GTI Group Plans $20M Transformation for NPFL

The GTI Group, serving as the Strategic Partners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), announced a five-year plan to elevate the league's value to $20 million during a media event in Lagos. Group Managing Director Abubakar Lawal praised Euromatch's $7.5 million title sponsorship for the 2026/27 season, marking the first title sponsorship in over 15 years.

Lawal emphasized the NPFL's potential to become Africa's top league through enhanced commercial value, infrastructure, club administration, data management, and digital content. He urged local and international businesses to invest in the NPFL, citing Nigeria's population and football culture as foundational assets.

Executive Director Nelson Ine noted that GTI has fulfilled its financial commitments since beginning its partnership with the NPFL in the 2022/2023 season. He proposed a public-private partnership to mobilize up to ₦50 billion over five years for football development, targeting further growth in the league's commercial value.