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“They are worthy champions and we congratulate them for their feat, they worked for the crown and it is theirs.
“We also have the same ambition but it is over, for now, maybe next time we will try,” he said.
Despite losing 2 -1 in Maiduguri the Olukoya boys remains second on the log and will represent Nigeria at the 2018 CAF Champions League.
MFM FC, just like the champions gained promotion to the NPFL last season and it has been a fairy tale run for the church boys who were almost relegated last season.
Also, MFM Spokesman, Olawale Quadri, described the 2016/2017 season as great, adding that the team had accomplished its target.
“For us it is a great season because nobody gave us the chance and at the end of the day we are able to secure a continental ticket.
“We are excited getting the ticket and we promise Lagos fans a lot of surprises. For the continental ticket, we will ensure that we do well to please our fans.
“The management has promised to recruit more experienced players to prosecute the continental campaign and challenge well, I believe we will be good representatives in the continental campaign next season.
“Ultimately, recruitment of new players will be the major task ahead of the team management for now,” he said.
List of past NPFL champions
Champions by season
1971: Rangers International (Enugu) (Amachree Gold Cup)
1972: Mighty Jets (Jos)
1973: Bendel Insurance (Benin City)
1974: Rangers International (Enugu)
1975: Rangers International (Enugu)
1976: IICC Shooting Stars (Ibadan)
1977: Rangers International (Enugu)
1978: Racca Rovers (Kano)
1979: Bendel Insurance (Benin City)
1980: IICC Shooting Stars (Ibadan)
1981: Rangers International (Enugu)
1982: Rangers International (Enugu)
1983: IICC Shooting Stars (Ibadan)
1984: Rangers International (Enugu)
1985: New Nigeria Bank (Benin City)
1986: Leventis United (Ibadan)
1987: Iwuanyanwu Nationale (Owerri)
1988: Iwuanyanwu Nationale (Owerri)
1989: Iwuanyanwu Nationale (Owerri)
1990: Iwuanyanwu Nationale (Owerri)
1991: Julius Berger (Lagos)
1992: Stationery Stores (Lagos)
1993: Iwuanyanwu Nationale (Owerri)
1994: BCC Lions (Gboko)
1995: 3SC Shooting Stars (Ibadan)
1996: Udoji United (Awka)
1997: Eagle Cement (Port Harcourt)
1998: 3SC Shooting Stars (Ibadan)
1999: Lobi Stars (Makurdi)
2000: Julius Berger (Lagos)
2001: Enyimba (Aba)
2002: Enyimba (Aba)
2003: Enyimba (Aba)
2004: Dolphin (Port Harcourt)
2005: Enyimba (Aba)
2006: Ocean Boys (Brass)
2007: Enyimba (Aba)
2008: Kano Pillars (Kano)
2009: Bayelsa United (Yenegoa)
2010 : Enyimba (Aba)
2011 : Dolphin (Port Harcourt)
2012 : Kano Pillars (Kano)
2013 : Kano Pillars (Kano)
2014 : Kano Pillars (Kano)
2015 : Enyimba (Aba)
2016 : Rangers International (Enugu)
2017 : Plateau United (Jos)
