NLO explains adoption of new format for 2026 Cup

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has explained the reasons for adopting a home-and-away league format for the 2026 Cup competition.

The NLO said the determination is aimed astatine guaranteeing much fixtures for participating clubs.

The NLO Chief Operating Officer, Dr Olushola Ogunnowo, disclosed this successful an interrogation with the league’s media channel.

Ogunnowo noted that the fig of games would beryllium connected the size of each zone.

“A cardinal payment of the caller NLO Cup format is the guaranteed summation successful lucifer opportunities. Instead of a azygous knockout fixture, the league format provides a broader docket of competitory games,” Ogunnowo told the NLO media.

“The revitalised NLO Cup advances a much structured and competitory situation for NLO clubs.

“With much fixtures, players tin showcase their skills, coaches tin amended teams, and clubs tin heighten their competitory identity.

“The home-and-away format volition motivate clubs to bask the excitement of playing successful f...