Economics - Football In Nigeria

Odegbami: The NPFL At 36 — A Dream That Never Took Off

By Kelechi / Economics / May 16, 2026

Dr Segun Odegbami was in the room when professional football was born in Nigeria. As a member of the original implementation committee that helped craft the 1990 decree, he carries a personal stake in what the NPFL has become, which is precisely why his assessment of where it stands 36 years later carries a weight […]

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Oliseh: NPFL Must Pay Players Better

By Kelechi / Economics / May 13, 2026

Sunday Oliseh has issued a direct challenge to NPFL clubs, saying that players who are not paid properly cannot be expected to turn down opportunities abroad, and that the league’s talent drain will continue until wages improve. Sunday Oliseh has had enough of watching Nigeria’s domestic league lose talented players to financial frustration. Speaking on

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SmartCity FC Pays Players Weekly in Dollars

By Ubaso / Economics / April 18, 2026

SmartCity FC, competing in Nigeria’s National League, has secured life insurance for every player and staff member, pays weekly in foreign currency, and as the NNL season closes, is the only club in the division with zero outstanding wages. There is a sentence Nigerian footballers have heard too many times: “The money is coming.” SmartCity

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Alex Iwobi Invests Big in Real Estate for Financial Security

By Kelechi / Economics / November 8, 2024

Super Eagles and Fulham star Alex Iwobi has shared his strategy for securing his financial future, revealing that he has invested significantly in real estate. At just 27 years old, Iwobi owns 22 properties, a venture he began with guidance from his father, a lawyer, and his uncle, former Nigerian football legend Austin ‘Jay Jay’

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Super Eagles’ Ndidi and others donate to Flying Eagles

By Kelechi / Economics / October 26, 2024

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, along with Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and other prominent Nigerians, has made significant financial contributions to support the Flying Eagles ahead of their U20 AFCON qualifying semifinal against Niger Republic. Ndidi donated five million naira, while Barau contributed two million naira. Other donations include 1.5 million naira from Crystal

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Club Debts: Will NPFL Enforce Penalties as Leniency Period Expires

By Kelechi / Economics / October 15, 2024

The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL faces mounting pressure to enforce sanctions on clubs with outstanding debts, following the expiration of an extended grace period. Clubs including Enyimba FC, Heartland FC, Lobi Stars, and others are reportedly indebted to former players and coaches for unlawfully terminated contracts and overdue payments, as ruled by the Nigeria

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Agent: Osimhen apologizes, says transfer wasn’t managed well

By Kelechi / Economics / September 26, 2024

Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has faced criticism over the handling of the striker’s recent transfer to Galatasaray. Player agent Antonio Caliendo expressed his disappointment in an interview with Kiss Kiss Napoli Radio, stating that Osimhen’s transfer should have been managed better, with initial expectations linking the player to major clubs like PSG or Chelsea.

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Waidi Donates Door to Referees Association at Teslim Balogun Stadium

By Kelechi / Economics / September 21, 2024

Former Lagos State Football Association Chairman and ex Nigerian international, Waidi Akanni, has made a significant contribution to the Lagos State Referees Association. During a visit to the referees’ office at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Akanni, who is also a 1xBet Sports Consultant, donated a luxury glass door to enhance the office’s aesthetics. Akanni

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Emmanuel Dennis Excluded from Nottingham Forest’s Premier League Squad

By Kelechi / Economics / September 14, 2024

Emmanuel Dennis’ future at Nottingham Forest appears uncertain after he was left out of the club’s Premier League squad for the 2024-2025 season. The Nigerian forward was not included in the 24 man list submitted by Forest following the closure of the summer transfer window, rendering him ineligible to play in the first half of

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LSFA Chairman Hails Olorunleke Brothers for Promoting Football

By Kelechi / Economics / September 13, 2024

The Lagos State Football Association LSFA, under the leadership of Chairman Hajji Gafar Liameed, has received a boost in its efforts to promote grassroots football development. Brothers Abraham and Matthew Olorunleke, passionate football enthusiasts, donated a giant trophy to the association for the ongoing State Football League, reinforcing their commitment to supporting football in Lagos

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