NFF Warns NPFL Clubs Ahead of New Licensing Regime
The NFF has warned NPFL clubs to comply with club licensing regulations ahead of the 2026/27 season, as Nigerian football reform pressure grows around standards, funding and player welfare....
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El-Kanemi Official Questions Proposed N2m Minimum Wage for NPFL Players
Borno State sports commissioner Sainna Buba says the proposed N2m monthly minimum salary for NPFL players may be unrealistic unless clubs first build stronger revenue streams....
Usman Mohammed Returns To Maccabi Bnei Reineh As Nigerian Midfielder Extends Israel Stay
Nigerian midfielder Usman Mohammed has returned to Maccabi Bnei Reineh, with reports saying he joined the Israeli Premier League side on a free transfer after......
Rangers, Rivers And 3SC Face September CAF Test As Nigerian Clubs Enter Continental Countdown
Rangers, Rivers United and Shooting Stars are listed in Nigerian reports among the country’s expected CAF interclub representatives as the September preliminary-round window approaches....
NPFL Sets ₦1bn Prize as 2026/27 Season Targets August Kickoff
NPFL sets a record ₦1bn prize purse as the 2026/27 season targets an August kickoff, signalling a new financial era for Nigerian football....
NSC Reportedly Proposes ₦1bn Prize for NPFL Champions, ₦2m Salary Benchmark in Major Reform Plan
The NSC has unveiled a major NPFL reform proposal featuring a ₦1bn champion prize and a ₦2m minimum salary benchmark, though final confirmation from league authorities is still pending....
Eric Chelle Says Super Eagles Must Win Trophies As Nigeria Pressure Enters Result Phase
Eric Chelle Super Eagles pressure narrative intensified after the Nigeria coach admitted trophies remain the only acceptable currency in Nigerian football. Having already overseen AFCON competition and crucial World Cup qualification fixtures, Chelle is no longer viewed as a new appointment but as a coach entering the accountability phase, with supporters now demanding tactical clarity, consistency and visible progress from the Super Eagles....
President Federation Cup State Finals Set For Weekend As NFF Warns Defaulters
The NFF has ordered President Federation Cup state finals to be completed this weekend across 35 states and the FCT, with Lagos granted a postponement. The directive also places pressure on state football associations, as failure to stage finals within the approved window could attract a ₦1 million fine before the national draw process begins....
NPFL final day May 24 locked as league defends cup-adjusted run-in
NPFL final day May 24 is now the league’s fixed target, with chief operating officer Davidson Owumi saying built-in Federation Cup windows were designed to stop the kind of late-season disruption that has hurt previous campaigns. The revised run-in now places matchdays 36 and 37 on May 3 and May 10 before the season closes on May 24....
Ranchers Bees seal NPFL return after topping NNL Conference D
Ranchers Bees have secured promotion back to the NPFL after finishing first in NNL Conference D. The Kaduna club claimed the ticket despite a 2-0 away defeat to Gombe United, as Jigawa Golden Stars failed to take advantage after losing 3-0 to Kebbi United....