Bayelsa United to Overhaul Squad for New NPFL Season
According to a report, Bayelsa United is preparing to kick off their training for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Saturday, June 28, with a potential squad overhaul on the way. The report, however, claimed that the club representative Tarila Okorowanta announced the start date during a media conference on Wednesday, indicating […]
NPFL Shortlists 10 Referees for VAR Training in Morocco
According to the recent report from Blueprint, it is claimed that the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has announced that the board, in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation, has chosen 10 local referees with computer skills for VAR training in Morocco. The report has it that he outlined the objectives […]
Rivers United plot move for Ikorodu City defender Ojetoye ahead of Enyimba
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) teams, Enyimba and Rivers United, are actively seeking to acquire Waliu Ojetoye from Ikorodu City this summer. Both clubs are in urgent need of quality players as they prepare for the 2025–26 NPFL season. Enyimba and Rivers United will need to present a substantial offer for the defender, given […]
Rivers United Coach Steps Down
In a significant development for Nigerian football, Evans Ogenyi, the highly regarded tactician, has officially parted ways with Rivers United Football Club following the expiration of his contract as Chief Coach. This marks the conclusion of a impactful tenure with the Port Harcourt-based club, and sources indicate that Ogenyi is poised to embark on a […]
Musa: Club World Cup Shows How Far NPFL Has Fallen
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has called for urgent reforms in Nigerian football, citing the disparity between African clubs competing at the FIFA Club World Cup and the current state of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). In a statement posted on his social media pages on Saturday night, the Kano Pillars forward said he […]
Obot Bids Farewell To Enyimba, Eyes Reunion With Former Coach
CHAN Super Eagles standout player has officially concluded his four-year tenure with Enyimba FC, paving the way for a possible high-profile transfer within the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The skilled left-back, who made the switch to the People’s Elephant from Dakkada FC in 2020, has established himself as one of the league’s most reliable […]
NPFL Seeks Out Sponsors
Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), announced the league’s pursuit of sponsors to fund the acquisition of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) machines for Nigeria’s top-flight league. Speaking at an end-of-season media parley in Abuja, Elegbeleye addressed concerns about questionable officiating that has tarnished the NPFL’s reputation, emphasizing the need for VAR […]
No VAR In New NPFL Season
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced it will not implement Video Assistant Referee (VAR) or Goal-Line Technology in the upcoming 2025/26 season, citing significant financial challenges. The decision was confirmed during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, June 13, 2025, by NPFL Chairman Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Davidson […]
NPFL Confirms Kick-Off Date for 2025/26 Season
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has announced that the 2025/26 season will commence on 22 August 2025 and run until 24 May 2026. Elegbeleye made this known during a press briefing held on Friday, where the just-concluded season was reviewed and projections for the upcoming campaign outlined. He stated […]
NPFL Clubs Co-Sign Players’ Life Insurance Scheme
The Nigeria Premier Football League Club Owners’ Forum, in an expanded meeting held in Abuja, approved significant amendments to the NPFL Framework and Rules, including enhanced life and injury insurance schemes for players and officials. They agreed that Players’ life insurance scheme should be upheld and introduced. According to the communiqué released on Thursday by […]
NPFL Boss Hails Inclusion Of NPFL Players In Unity Cup
Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Second Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has hailed the significant contributions of NPFL players to the Super Eagles’ success at the Unity Cup in London, United Kingdom, as a transformative milestone for Nigerian football. He expressed profound satisfaction and appreciation with […]
Rivers United Secure Narrow Victory Over Sunshine Stars in NPFL
Rivers United Football Club today recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Sunshine Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 34 encounter. The decisive goal came late in the second half courtesy of substitute Abba Suleiman, securing all three points for the home side at their Port Harcourt fortress. The match, played earlier today, […]