Jigawa Golden Stars have been relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
They join FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Warri Wolves and Adamawa United in dropping down to the Nigeria National League (NNL).
Thee last relegation spot of the 2020-21 Nigeria Professional Football League was decided on Thursday.
The trio of Ifeanyi Ubah, Wolves and Adamawa went into the final round as the only teams to have been condemned for the drop.
For Jigawa, only one point separated them from 17th placed Sunshine Stars, and they traveled to the Agege Stadium with plenty to play for in a thrilling final day.
By half-time, the Owena Whales had climbed above Badaru Boys, as they led Caf Champions League chasers Rivers United 1-0 at Akure Township Stadium thanks to Ejike Uzoenyi’s fifth-minute effort.
Wikki, Heartland and Abia Warriors, meanwhile, moved away from relegation leading Adamawa United, Kano Pillars and Nasarawa United respectively in other games.