NFF Shake-Up Leaves NPFL Referees in Limbo Over Outstanding Payments
Match officials in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are facing renewed uncertainty over unpaid match indemnities and other welfare-related issues following the latest administrative shake-up in Nigerian football.According to a report by BSN Sports, several referees are still awaiting payments for matches officiated during the 2025/26 NPFL season, including outstanding allowances from league fixtures […]
NPFL Ends 10-Year Sponsorship Drought with $7.5m EuroMatch Deal
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has ended a decade-long search for a title sponsor after securing a three-year, $7.5 million partnership with Poland-based investment and technology company, EuroMatch Group. The agreement, announced by the NPFL board in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of the 2026/27 season, is valued at $2.5 million annually. Under the sponsorship […]
NPFL Referee Solomon Maram Dies During Pre-Season Fitness Test in Abuja
The Nigeria Football Referees’ Association (NFRA) has confirmed the death of Plateau State-based NPFL referee, Solomon Aweng Maram, after he collapsed during a pre-season fitness test in Abuja. Maram died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, while participating in the Batch A fitness test organised by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees’ Committee ahead of the […]
NFRA Charges Assessors to Uphold NPFL Rules Ahead of New Season
The Acting President of the Nigeria Football Referees’ Association (NFRA), Sir Kelechi Mejuobi, has charged referees’ assessors to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations guiding the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) ahead of the 2026/2027 season. Mejuobi gave the charge at the end of the second day of the NFRA pre-season seminar for NPFL […]
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers get tough CAF Champions League draws
Enugu Rangers and Rivers United have been handed challenging paths in the preliminary rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League following the draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt.The draw paired reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Enugu Rangers with Benin Republic’s SOBEMAP in the opening preliminary round, while runners-up Rivers United will take on FC […]
Rivers United Confirm Participation in ValueJet26 Cup
Rivers United Football Club have confirmed their participation in the 2026 edition of the ValueJet Cup, a prestigious pre-season football tournament scheduled to take place from August 9 to 16 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.The Port Harcourt-based side will use the competition as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria […]
Rivers United Ranked amongst top 10 Nigeria’s Most Valuable NPFL Club
Rivers United have emerged as the most valuable club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), according to the latest squad valuation released by Transfermarkt and highlighted by Soccernet. The Port Harcourt-based side tops the rankings with an estimated squad value of €2.18 million, reflecting the club’s consistent investment in quality players and its growing […]
Rivers United Complete the Signing of Ani Chigozie from Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United have reportedly completed the signing of highly-rated Midfielder Ani Chigozie from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Niger Tornadoes as the Port Harcourt club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the new football season.The move is expected to bolster Rivers United’s Midfield options as the club prepares for both domestic and continental […]
Rivers United Beat Abia Warriors 2-0 in Pre-Season Friendly
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United recorded an impressive 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors in a pre-season friendly played at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba as preparations for the 2026/27 campaign gathered momentum.The Pride of Rivers produced a disciplined performance to overcome their fellow NPFL side, with new signing Wasiu Falolu opening […]
Rivers United Complete Signing of Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have strengthened their squad with the signing of promising midfielder Clinton Ezekiel from Bayelsa United for an undisclosed transfer fee ahead of the 2026/27 football season.The Port Harcourt-based club confirmed the acquisition as preparations intensify for both the new NPFL campaign and the CAF Champions League, where […]
NPFL Clubs Need Strong Media Teams to Succeed – Eche
President of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Media Directors Forum, Eche Amos, has stressed that professional football clubs in Nigeria must invest in strong and effective media departments if they are to achieve sustained success on and off the pitch. He made the call during a seminar for Media Directors and Marketing Coordinators of […]
Rivers United Eye Free Transfer for Super Eagles Forward Peter Olayinka
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Super Eagles forward Peter Olayinka on a free transfer as the club looks to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season.According to reports, Rivers United have identified the experienced attacker as a key target and are considering a move […]