Nigeria, May 26 -- The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season climaxed on Sunday with a tense final matchday that saw Akwa United and El-Kanemi Warriors relegated to the Nigeria National League.

While Remo Stars had already secured the league title with three games to spare, and Rivers United and Abia Warriors claimed the continental qualification spots, the battle for survival went down to the wire, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

Akwa United's hopes of staying up were dashed after a 2-1 defeat to Heartland FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.

Despite a valiant effort, they finished 18th with 44 points, joining Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars in the drop zone.

El-Kanemi Warriors, who needed m...