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    NPFL – Fixtures, Results, Table, Transfers & News

    The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) showcases the best of domestic football. On this page, track the latest NPFL fixtures and results, the live league table, and NPFL transfer news, alongside headlines from top clubs like Enyimba, Rivers United, Rangers International and Remo Stars. You’ll also find details on where to watch NPFL matches in Nigeria, with kick-off times localised in WAT.

    ⚽ NPFL Latest News
    NPFL: Omokaro Eyes Bendel Insurance Top-Three Finish After Abia Warriors Win NPFL: Bendel Insurance Pip Abia Warriors To End Three-Game Winless Streak NPFL 2025/2026: Wikki Tourists Forward Mairiga Eyes Top Scorers Crown With 14 Goals NPFL: Bendel Insurance Apologise, Caution Boboye Over Referee Incident NPFL: Nasarawa United Ready To Battle For Title — Mangut NPFL: Nmesoma Optimistic Khalifat FC Can Escape Relegation NPFL: Relegation Battle Not Over For Plateau United — Ogunbote NPFL 2025/26: Warri Wolves Coach Abdallah Insists ‘Anything Can Still Happen’ In Top-10 Race NPFL: Omokaro Eyes Bendel Insurance Top-Three Finish After Abia Warriors Win NPFL: Bendel Insurance Pip Abia Warriors To End Three-Game Winless Streak NPFL 2025/2026: Wikki Tourists Forward Mairiga Eyes Top Scorers Crown With 14 Goals NPFL: Bendel Insurance Apologise, Caution Boboye Over Referee Incident NPFL: Nasarawa United Ready To Battle For Title — Mangut NPFL: Nmesoma Optimistic Khalifat FC Can Escape Relegation NPFL: Relegation Battle Not Over For Plateau United — Ogunbote NPFL 2025/26: Warri Wolves Coach Abdallah Insists ‘Anything Can Still Happen’ In Top-10 Race

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    NPFL Table

    Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
    1 Rangers Int'l 33 15 10 8 39 24 +15 55
    2 Rivers United 33 15 10 8 33 27 +6 55
    3 Ikorodu City 33 14 10 9 34 30 +4 52
    4 Abia Warriors 34 15 7 12 28 26 +2 52
    5 Nasarawa United 33 14 8 11 31 27 +4 50
    6 Shooting Stars 33 15 5 13 35 36 -1 50
    7 Bendel Insurance 34 12 13 9 39 34 +5 49
    8 Plateau United 33 14 4 15 37 36 +1 46
    9 Katsina United FC 33 12 10 11 29 29 +0 46
    10 Warri Wolves 33 11 10 12 33 33 +0 43
    11 Barau 33 10 13 10 25 26 -1 43
    12 El Kanemi Warriors 33 12 7 14 25 38 -13 43
    13 Niger Tornadoes 33 12 6 15 34 31 +3 42
    14 Kano Pillars 33 13 6 14 30 32 -2 42
    15 Enyimba 33 10 10 13 35 37 -2 40
    16 Bayelsa United 33 10 10 13 30 34 -4 40
    17 Remo Stars 33 12 4 17 34 41 -7 40
    18 Kwara United 33 11 9 13 26 29 -3 39
    19 Wikki Tourists 33 8 13 12 30 37 -7 37
    20 Kun Khalifat 33 9 9 14 31 37 -6 36

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    NPFL FAQs

    NPFL FAQs

    When was professional football introduced in Nigeria?

    –Professional football was introduced in Nigeria in 1990, with the launch of the league now known as the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL). The non-Pro era lasted from 1972 to 1989.

    Which club is the most successful in NPFL history?

    –Enyimba FC are the most successful club in NPFL history, having won the league nine times, with titles spanning from 2001 to 2023.

    Which clubs have won the Nigerian top tier league multiple times in both non-Pro and Pro eras?

    –Seven clubs have won it more than once, notably Enyimba (9), Rangers Int'l (8), Shooting Stars (5), Heartland (5), Kano Pillars (4), Rivers United (4) and Bendel Insurance (2).

    Who emerged as the NPFL top scorers in 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons?

    –Emeka Obioma of Enyimba (16 goals), Enyimba's Chijioke Mbaoma (17 goals) and Nasarawa United's Anas Yusuf (18 goals) respectively.

    How many foreign players can an NPFL club register?

    –Each club may register up to five foreign players, but only three may be named in a matchday squad. ECOWAS players are not classified as foreign.

    Are youth players allowed in NPFL squads?

    –Yes. Each club may register up to five youth players, identifiable by jersey numbers 36–40. Players wearing unauthorised numbers are ineligible to play.

    Can a player terminate a contract due to misconduct by a club?

    –Disputes relating to contracts, unpaid wages or breaches are resolved through NPFL arbitration and appeals mechanisms, in line with FIFA and NFF statutes.

    What conduct is classified as Gross Misconduct by a NPFL player?

    –This includes doping, fraud, alcohol-related incapacity, serious breaches of contract, or conduct damaging to the club or league, and may lead to termination or sanctions.

    What happens if a club owes a player outstanding salaries?

    –A club cannot register new players or coaches if it is in breach of an award or order relating to unpaid player entitlements, unless full compliance or a formal settlement is proven.

    What is the Elite Player Scheme?

    –Clubs may register up to two Elite Players—individuals deemed capable of adding exceptional value to the league. The NPFL may contribute financially to their remuneration.

    What penalties apply for illegal or double registration of players?

    –Players face suspension of up to one year, while clubs risk minimum fines of ₦1,000,000 and further disciplinary sanctions, according to the NPFL Framework 2023/2024.

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