By Amaechi Agbo

Newcomers, Akwa Starlets Monday gained promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL for the 2019/10 season, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Akwa Starlets of Akwa Ibom shocked 3SC of Ibadan, Oyo state 3-0 in a playoff match keenly contested at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba Delat State on Monday. 3SC had gone into the match as bookmakers favourite to pick the maximum points and return to the league.

Former league campaigners, Jigawa Golden Stars, Adamawa United and Warri Wolves also returned to the league for the 2019/20 season after recording wins from their match centres in the playoff

Jigawa Golden Stars defeated FCT side, NAF FC 3-2 to pick the Jos ticket; Adamawa United defeated another FCT club, Road Safety 2-1 to pick the sole ticket in Makurdi while Warri Wolves laboured till penalty shootout to dispatch Dynamites Force 5-3 in Enugu to return to the NPFL.

 Jigawa Golden Stars last appeared in the NPFL in 2012, Adamawa United last featured in the league in 2001 whereas Warri Wolves played last in the elite league in 2016

Below is the list of the 20 Teams that will slug out for the 2019/2020 NPFL season season with the trophy and three continental slots up for graps:

Enyimba, Kano pillars, Enugu Rangers, Akwa United, Lobi Stars, Ifeanyi Uba FC, Rivers United, Kastina United, Nasarawa United.

Others include: Sunshine Stars, Abia Warriors, Heartland, Delta Force, Plateau United, Wikki Tourist, MFM FC, Akwa starlet, Adamawa united, Jigawa Golden FC and Warri wolves