Nigeria Amateur League Division Two

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Nigerian Nationwide League Division Two
Founded2001
CountryNigeria
Confederation CAF
Number of teams52
Level on pyramid4
Promotion to Nigeria Nationwide League
Relegation to Nigerian Nationwide League Division Three
Domestic cup(s) Nigerian FA Cup
Website nigerianationwideleague.com

The Nigerian Nationwide League Division Two (2) is the fourth level of club football in Nigeria, and the middle of the three Nationwide league divisions. It is divided into eight groups by geography with five to eight teams each. Every year, up to eight teams (the section champions) are promoted to the Nationwide Division One.

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