Dolphins are champions of the Nigerian Premier League for the 2010/11 season which ended officially nationwide yesterday.
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The Stanley Eguma coached side, who trailed behind their hottest rivals, Sunshine Stars by a point before the last day matches, edged out their host, Bukola Babes 1-0 in the week 38 match at the llorin International stadium to win their third title of the elite league.
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The Port Harcourt based side were champions in 1997 as Eagle Cement and in 2004.
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Dolphins ended the season on 73 points, they equally ended the season with the highest away match wins of five.
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However, Sunshine Stars, who ended their Orange Caf Confederation Cup campaign at the semi finals, and were league leaders before the last day matches on 71 points, found the fortress of Kano Pillars impregnable as they wrapped up the make or bust encounter 0-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
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Although the Gbenga Ogunbote side had their title dream dashed at Kano, they were able to pick a Caf Champions League ticket as runners-up and a return to the continent next season.
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Pillars are, however, consoled with a Wafu Cup clubs ticket as fourth placed team of the 2010/2011 season on 65 points while Warri Wolves who went to Minna against Niger Tornadoes and snatched a point ended up on third place on 66 points.
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They earn for themselves the Caf Confederation Cup ticket as third best team on 66 points.