A couple of months ago, what is happening in the broadcast space of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) would have been thought to be impossible. Critics including strong advocates of the domestic league would most likely have scoffed at the idea of broadcasting multiple live fixtures. But it is real and happening. For insiders who were in on the …

Lobi Stars regained top spot from Doma United as the matches of Day 10 were concluded on Sunday evening in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).  It means Doma occupied the No. 1 spot for just a week. In all, 11 goals were scored as the teams look forward to Matchday 11 next weekend. Lobi’s victory over Shooting Stars, …

Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb some conducts of their coaches, players and ball boys during matches. In a memo to the clubs, NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi reminded the clubs that relevant provisions of the NPFL Framework and Rules would be invoked to ensure that no individual or group demeaned the …

Companies seeking to acquire broadcast rights of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been invited to approach the league body with offers for negotiation. On Wednesday, NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye clarified that the adopted marketing approach of the board is for non-exclusivity, and have therefore not foreclosed the signing up of more rights holders. Elegbeleye described as shocking, …

In its first formal reaction to Total Promotions laying claims to the broadcast rights of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the league body has asked the general public and its existing and potential partners to disregard the claims. In a statement on Tuesday, the Nigeria Premier League Limited/Gte described the claims as total unfounded with no legal validity. “We …

Determined to invigorate organised youth football league, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Board has set up a seven member Youth League Committee to organise the 2023/24 NPFL Youth League. Former Chairman of Abia Warriors, Pastor Emeka Inyama heads the committee as Chairman. Inyama was also a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In announcig the composition of the …

A new vista pointing to a growth trajectory for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) opened on Thursday, 2nd November when it penned a deal worth of N5.9 billion for over five years with StarTimes, an electronics and media company, which offers digital terrestrial and satellite television services to consumers. For many, it was an end to years of broadcast …

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has lamented the poor state of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) in comparison with the South African Premier Soccer League. Mikel made this assertion during an interview with South African Soccer Laduma. The South African Premier Soccer League, featuring 16 clubs competing from August to May annually, has secured its place as one …

Winger Chidiebere Nnachi had his first taste of action in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) playing for defending champions, Enyimba in their 3-2 win over Akwa United on Sunday. He would go on to express his delight at making a debut for the famous People’s Elephant. It was a dream realised for the 18 year old Nnachi, whose dazzling …

The organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have rescheduled a Matchday 2 encounter involving Kano Pillars and Katsina United. The encounter was initially billed to take place next Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. It will now hold a day earlier at the same venue. NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Davidson Owumi said the rescheduling was due …