FC Barau have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League for the 2025/26 season, courtesy of a 2–0 triumph over Doma United in the NNL Super 8 playoff in Asaba. The Kano-based side made national headlines as one of the fastest-rising clubs, progressing from the Nationwide League One to the NPFL within just two seasons.
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Striker Uzo Ezeobi Jr. was among the standout performers throughout the Super 8, and he hailed the as the result of collective perseverance. "Hard work pays," he said, emphasising the unity and dedication that fuelled their success. The players had also received a ₦2 million bonus ahead of the playoffs, part of a wider support push from club owner Senator Barau Jibrin, who has pledged full backing for their NPFL ambitions.
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Editorial
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We’re thrilled to see FC Barau’s meteoric rise into the NPFL—an inspiring story of determination and strategic backing. Uzo Ezeobi Jr.’s mantra, "hard work pays," underlines a culture of resilience that any club would envy. It wasn’t luck it was systematic effort, night after night, and solidarity under pressure.
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Equally crucial is the role of leadership. Senator Barau’s financial support—from bonuses to resources showed belief in the project. That kind of investment turns dreams into destinies. FC Barau have unified a vision: from grassroots recruitment to Super 8 glory, their journey now extends to the elite tier.
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We believe this model should serve as a blueprint. Progress in Nigerian football needs both community ambition and institutional commitment. As FC Barau prepare to test themselves in the NPFL, we urge every stakeholder to sustain this momentum. The same work ethic and backing that earned promotion must define their next chapter.
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Uzo Ezeobi Jr. and his teammates have earned their place. Now comes the real challenge—and the chance to prove their mettle at the highest domestic level.
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Did You Know?
Barau FC advanced to the NNL Super 8 after drawing 0–0 with Mighty Jets, finishing second in Conference C with 19 points from 12 matches.
Ahead of the playoffs, each FC Barau player received a ₦2 million incentive from owner Senator Barau Jibrin.
The Super 8 tournament determines four teams that gain promotion to the NPFL.
FC Barau rose from the Nationwide League One (third tier) to Nigeria Premier Football League in just two seasons.
Their success is part of a broader NPFL season shake-up that saw prize money increase to ₦200 million and enhanced league [regulations](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/transfer-news/) for the 2025/26 campaign.