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Nigeria's Orji & Burundi's Nduwimana help Umea clinch Swedish Elitettan title

Ebere Orji and Zabibu Nduwimana won the Swedish Elitettan title with Umea after a 2-0 victory over Borgeby on Sunday.

The African duo had helped Robert Bergstrom's side secure a Swedish top-flight return after a 2-0 win at Uppsala last week.

In their last second-tier game at home, they required only a win against relegated Borgeby to confirm their title success on Sunday.

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Anina Wede fired the title-craving hosts ahead at Umea Energy Arena inside the opening 60 seconds of the encounter.

Sara Mellouk doubled the lead which turned into the matchwinner in the 34th minute to guarantee Bergstrom the league victory following closest rivals Hammarby's 1-1 draw at Brommapojkarna.