A coach, Uni Dan Kakwi has penned a rare tribute for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) arising from his interactions with the Chairman of Nasarawa United, Solomon Babanja. In his opening lines, Kakwi introduced Babanja as one of the longest serving sports administrators at club level and went on to capture his subject’s position on the NPFL. “In a …

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has indefinitely withdrawn the 2024-2025 licences of 143 players who were newly transferred by the affected clubs. Clubs affected include Abia Warriors (23 players), Kwara United (20), Enyimba (18), Bayelsa United (18) and Akwa United (17). Others are Lobi Stars (15), Plateau United (14) and El-Kanemi Warriors (13) and Katsina United (5). The sanction, …

Nigerian music sensations Davido and Burna Boy, alongside other Nigerian top music stars, are set to feature at the inaugural Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) All-Star Game, organised in partnership with Nigerian foremost sports marketing company, Nilayo Sports Management. The event will feature a thrilling football showdown between top players from the Northern and Southern regions of the league, promising …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has warned that companies and businesses should stay away from its match venues if they are not affiliated to the league through properly approved contracts. Chairman of the NPFL, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye gave the marching order following reports of ambush activities of a mobile device product manufacturer,  Infinix. “Last week we had cause to circulate …

The Nigeria Premier Professional League (NPFL) Board has rescheduled Matchday 3 fixtures of the 2024/25 season. According to a statement on Monday by NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owunmi, three matches will now hold on Sunday, 22 September, which will see Sunshine host Abia Warriors at Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu Ode, Kano Pillars entertain leaders Remo Stars at …

Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been reminded that all rights contracts must be vetted by the league before they become operational. In apparent reaction to observed breaches of the NPFL marketing codes through unauthorised Man-of-the-Match awards, NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi drew the attention of the clubs to Rule A7.6 of the NPFL Framework and …

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has expelled Beyond Limits Football Academy from the 2024/25 topflight league as a result of dual interest. Beyond Limits have the same ownership as Remo Stars, who have been in the NPFL since 2016. Both sides are owned by entrepreneur and sport enthusiast, Hon. Kunle Soname, who is also Chairman of Bet9ja. The club …

Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye has expressed sadness at the death of Heartland FC Coach, Christian Obi and injuries sustained by some players of the club in an accident on Friday, August 23. Obi was a former Nigeria international goalkeeper and has been the Head Coach of the club in the last two seasons. …

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has mandated clubs to set up websites and support social media platforms to drive engagement and secure additional revenue streams from such platforms. This was part of the decisions reached at a one day summit for club media directors, which was held in Makurdi, Benue State on Friday. The summit was declared open by the …

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has reached an agreement with La Liga outfit Sevilla for the training of coaches in the Nigerian topflight as well as the development of youth players, the Spanish club announced on Monday. Chairman of the NPFL board, Gbenga Elegbeleye, embarked on a tour of Spain last week to meet potential clubs who can partner …