NPFL
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced the commencement of the new 2025/2025 season for August 22.
At a recent press briefing, Gbenga Elegbeleye, the league’s chairman, also disclosed that the final fixtures of the upcoming season would be played on May 24, 2026.
“Today, we are also here to announce that the 2025/26 season will be commencing on August 22, 2025 and will be completed on May 24, 2026,” he said.
“This is to maintain a calendar we have now established from the last season.
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“This is the first time in many years, perhaps since the start of the new era Nigeria Premier Football League in 2005 — 20 years — that a date for kick-off and ending will be faithfully implemented.
“That is a commitment we made and a promise delivered.”
Elegbeleye, a former member of the ethics and fair play committee of the NFF, also lauded the refereeing performance in the just-concluded season in which Remo Stars were crowned champions for the first time in the club’s history.
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“I’ve travelled around the world and witnessed some shocking officiating decisions – something you hardly see in the NPFL. That’s why I confidently say our referees are among the best globally,” he said.
“At the just concluded U-20 Championship in Egypt, a Nigerian referee was involved, and another has been shortlisted for the upcoming WAFCON. This shows clear progress.
“There’s still room for improvement, but we’re growing. We also count on the media to help us highlight any irregularities and keep the league accountable.”
Referees in the NPFL awarded 76 penalties in 380 games last season, and brandished 1,380 yellow cards and 56 red cards.
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