NFF Warns NPFL Clubs on Licensing Compliance for 2026/27

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has cautioned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs to fully comply with the new club licensing regulations ahead of the 2026/27 season. This warning was communicated in a communiqué issued following an NFF Executive Committee meeting held in Asaba, Delta State, last weekend.

The NFF welcomed support from the National Sports Commission (NSC) in implementing the licensing framework and emphasized the need to shun any attempts by clubs to circumvent the regulations. The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, recently announced a prize pool of ₦2.5 billion for the 2026/27 NPFL season and proposed raising the minimum salary for players to ₦150,000 from ₦2 million.

This initiative aims to improve the professionalism of the league. NSC Director General Bukola Olopade reiterated the commitment to reform Nigerian football, ensuring the league is competitive and attractive to players.

The NPFL board plans to commence the 2026/27 season from August 27 to 29, 2026, with the campaign running until May 28, 2027.