Godswill Akpabio United FC dealt the ultimate blow to Gateway United FC’s troubled season, thrashing the Ogun State aspect 3-0 on Saturday, 14 June 2025, and sending them all the way down to the third-tier Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO).
Each groups began the sport eyeing most factors to retain their Nigeria Nationwide League standing and it was debutants, Godswill Akpabio United FC who had the final snigger.
The decisive victory, on the ultimate day of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) season, confirmed Gateway United’s relegation after 15 years within the division. The defeat capped a poor marketing campaign for the staff, who managed simply 6 wins, 5 attracts, and 9 losses in 20 video games.
As soon as seen as sturdy contenders for promotion again to the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League (NPFL), Gateway United now face the robust process of rebuilding within the NLO , a league recognized extra for nurturing younger expertise than chasing top-flight glory.
Regardless of just a few promising moments this season, Gateway’s lack of innovative in assault and shaky defence proved pricey, leaving them unable to claw their manner out of the relegation zone.
After the match, the CEO of Godswill Akpabio United FC, Dr Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, spouse of Nigeria’s Senate President, celebrated along with her staff, handing out money rewards. In a sort gesture, she additionally gave money reward to the disheartened Gateway United gamers.
