Magic Stars FC confidently secured their place in the Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs with a commanding 5-0 victory over Smart City Feeders FC at the Lagos Legacy A Center on Matchday 8.
Needing only a draw to guarantee top position in the Centreand a ticket to the playoffs, the Stars exceeded expectations, dominating Smart City Feeders with a ruthless performance and maintaining their unbeaten record.
The match, played on Wednesday at the Legacy Pitch in Lagos, allowed Magic Stars to extend their points total to 22 from eight matches, establishing an unassailable lead with one game remaining.
This result confirms Magic Stars FC as the group winners, ensuring their spot in the NLO round-robin playoff, where they will compete against the winners from the Legacy B, Maracana A, and Maracana B zones.
The playoff, scheduled to take place in Shagamu, will determine which team advances to the Nigeria National League (NNL), the second tier of Nigerian football.
The Nationwide League One (NLO) is expected to announce the playoff schedule in the coming days.
Matchday 8 Roundup – Legacy A Zone
In other matches within the group, several teams fought for positioning behind the leaders:
- Tradesafe 3–3 Dosu Joseph FC
- Synergy Ultimate Sports 2–3 Divine Praise FC
- Emmydinho FC 1–2 Collins Edwin SC
- Victory FC 1–4 North York
Collins Edwin SC currently sits in second place in the group with 16 points, while Dosu Joseph FC closely follows in third with 15 points.
Magic Stars have won seven games and drawn one, scoring a total of 24 goals, which highlights their impressive unbeaten streak and remarkable goal difference.
Without a doubt, they are one of the teams to watch as the race for promotion intensifies.
Culled from Sports247