Nigeria Premier Football League

Nigeria Premier Football League
Founded1972; 52 years ago (1972)
CountryNigeria
ConfederationCAF
Number of teams20
Level on pyramid1
Relegation toNigeria National League
Domestic cup(s)Nigerian FA Cup
Nigerian Super Cup
International cup(s)Champions League
Confederation Cup
Current championsRangers International F.C.(2023–24) (8th title)
Most championshipsEnyimba (9 titles)
Most appearancesRabiu Ali (407)
TV partnersPropel Sports Africa

NPFL Live

StarTimes
Websitenpfl.com.ng
Current: 2024–25 Nigeria Premier Football League

The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) (formerly the Nigerian Professional Football League) is the highest level of club football in Nigerian football league system. The Nigerian Premier League has suffered like many others, from the financial impact and dwindling fortunes since the late 2000s. [1][2] It is fed into by the Nigeria National League (NNL). It is organized by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Board headed by Mr. Gbenga Elegbeleye.

  1. ^ Walker, Andrew (28 July 2008). "Africa | Is Premier League killing Nigerian football?". BBC News. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. ^ Category: Weekend. "Guardian News Website – Dwindling fortunes of Nigeria's premier league". Ngrguardiannews.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.