The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has reiterated that the broadcast rights deal signed with StarTimes was not just the only offer it received at the time, but the best negotiated partnership that came after over six years of the league not shown on television. In response to a publication that suggested that the NPFL snubbed an offer of $11 …

This Sunday, the first of the remaining six Matchdays of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will hold and the Chairman of the league board, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has called on the clubs and match officials to stay true to the spirit and letters of football rules. Elegbeleye, who commended the clubs for improved performances of their players …

The Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is celebrating Emmanuel Okala, one of the greatest goalkeepers to have graced the league in the colours of Rangers of Enugu. Okala turned 73 on Friday, 17 May and NPFL Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye said the former national team goalkeeper deserves to be celebrated by the nation’s football family. “Anybody who …

Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has said that he is delighted that four players scouted at the maiden NPFL U-17 Youth League made it to the final list of the Nigeria U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets. The Golden Eaglets are in Ghana for the West African Football Union (WAFU) qualifying tournament for the Africa …

Rivers United have revealed plans to prosecute their five outstanding Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures and assume a vantage position in the standings for a continental ticket by season’s end. Their head coach, Stanley Eguma, agrees their work is cut out but believes the team will claim pride of place on the log, being the main focus of the …

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has announced dates for the backlog of fixtures involving Rivers United. It also announced that the league would embark on a temporary break to allow the one-time NPFL champions to complete all their outstanding fixtures. The league will be paused after this weekend’s Matchday 32 games. It will resume with Matchday 33 games on …

Kwara United have been charged for providing false information which led to a fixture adjustment that disrupted the live television broadcast schedule of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 31. In a two count summary jurisdiction, the Ilorin based club were charged for breach of Rule C1.1 and B6.23, attracting a total fine of N6 million. Kwara United caused …

Heartland have been granted provisional approval to play their remaining home games of the season at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. This followed observed improvements on their pitch after a second inspection within the last two weeks. However,  the approval does not extend to the next season as another comprehensive review of facilities at the stadium will be carried out …

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has once again rescheduled the Matchday 30 fixtures. Three games were initially scheduled to take place on Sunday, 14th April. The matches affected are Doma United versus Remo Stars, Bendel Insurance against Kano Pillars and the oriental derby involving Rangers and Abia Warriors. The games have now been rescheduled to Tuesday and Wednesday 16th …

Billionaire banker and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, says he is evaluating the viability of owning a Nigerian Premier Football League club as part of his Corporate Social Responsibility. Elumelu made this known on Monday via his X handle after reacting to a post from another user Adebayo Mustapha, who suggested that the President and Ministry of Sports should woo top companies …