| Countries | Nigeria |
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| Confederation | CAF |
| Founded | 1979 (reorganized 1991) |
| Number of teams | 32 |
| Levels on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Nigeria Premier League |
| Relegation to | Nigeria Amateur League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Nigerian FA Cup |
| Current champions | Wikki Tourists F.C.[1] (2010–11) |
| Website | http://nigeriaffonline.com/NationalLeague.php |
The Nigeria National League (formerly National Division 1) is the second tier of club football in Nigeria.
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Since 1997, the league has been split into 1A for Northern teams and 1B for southern teams. The top two from each division are promoted to the Nigerian Premier League the next season. The exceptions were the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons where there were four divisions of eight teams each, with each division winner winning promotion. Up to four teams in each division are relegated each season to the Amateur First Division. The league was renamed June 19, 2008.
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Relegated from Nigerian Premier League
Promoted from Nigeria Amateur League
Bought Slot of Anambra Pillars
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Relegated to Nigeria Amateur League
Name Changes from 2009-2010
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Winners of the North and South division play a one-game playoff to determine the overall Division champion.
| Season | Winner |
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| 2006 | Zamfara United |
| 2007 | Sunshine Stars |
| 2008 | Warri Wolves F.C. |
| 2008/09 | Dolphins F.C. |
| 2009/10 | Crown F.C. |
| 2010/11 | Wikki Tourists |
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