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A meeting between the NSC and NFF in Abuja has produced a sweeping financial and structural overhaul for Nigeria’s top flight, from prize money to player wages to a return to television. Winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League will take home a record N1 billion from the 2026/27 season, with runners up earning N500 […]

The well travelled tactician signs a three year deal in Minna, tasked with lifting the Ikon Allah Boys clear of another relegation scare. Niger Tornadoes have confirmed the appointment of Kabiru Dogo as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 NPFL season, handing the experienced coach a three year contract at the Minna based

Makurdi’s Alia Boys turn to the experienced tactician to complete an immediate return to the top flight after falling just short last term. Lobi Stars have appointed Bala Nikyu as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League season, tasking the veteran coach with leading the Makurdi club back to the NPFL.

Twelve goals in a debut NPFL season, done while managing injuries and adapting from academy football to elite-level competition. Chidera Michael, nicknamed Moratta, has every reason to be satisfied with what he produced for Enyimba in 2025-26. Enyimba’s 20 year old forward Chidera Michael has spoken about finishing his first Nigeria Premier Football League season

The clock is now ticking. CAF’s deadline for member associations to submit their continental club entries means Enugu Rangers and Rivers United have just over a month to get their houses in order before African football’s biggest stages come calling. The Confederation of African Football has officially set July 25, 2026 as the deadline for

Three players who helped keep Kun Khalifat in the NPFL are now heading to Port Harcourt, the first concrete sign of the recruitment drive Rivers United promised for their Champions League season. Rivers United have completed the signing of three players from Kun Khalifat, strengthening Finidi George’s squad ahead of a demanding 2026/27 campaign that

Kano Pillars have confirmed the departure of eight players whose contracts expired at the end of the 2025/26 NPFL season, as the four time league champions begin the difficult task of rebuilding a squad that spent the final weeks of the campaign fighting to stay in the top flight. Kano Pillars are entering the transfer

Sunshine Stars have chosen experience with international pedigree to lead their attempt to return to the top flight. Duke Udi arrives at the Owena Waves as technical adviser having worn the Super Eagles shirt and coached at multiple levels of Nigerian football. Banjo Adepoju joins him as head coach. The NNL campaign begins with a

Two NPFL titles in three seasons. A CAF Champions League campaign ahead. And speculation about his future that has now been formally ended. Fidelis Ilechukwu is staying at Rangers International, and the Flying Antelopes are grateful for it. Fidelis Ilechukwu has put to rest any uncertainty about his managerial future by signing a new one-year

Four clubs are preparing to experience the Nigeria Premier Football League for the first time or the first time in years. The NPFL wants to make sure they arrive knowing exactly what is expected of them before a ball is kicked in anger. The Nigeria Premier Football League has formally invited its four newly promoted