On matchday one of the 2023–24 season, there will only be the opening game of the Nigeria Professional Football League in Ibadan.At the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Plateau United and Shooting Stars will square off.The chairman of the NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye, disclosed that the decision is consistent with the tradition established last season.He added that the decision was necessitated by the Super Eagles match on Sunday, September 10, in Uyo.“Remember that last...

The 2023–24 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season will be played in a full format.The agreement was reached during a meeting between the NPFL board and club owners in Abuja on Thursday night.Recall that an abridged format was adopted for the 2022–23 season.The new campaign is expected to kick off on Saturday, August 26.The draw ceremony and the Annual General Meeting will be held on August 17.Enyimba are the current champions of the NPFL.

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has charged the new Nigeria Professional Football League board members to reposition the league.Gusau disclosed this during his opening remarks at the inauguration of the elected members of the NPFL in Abuja.He reminded the NPFL board that their appointment is based on their track record of success, which must be replicated in the league.Gusau assured them of maximum support and urged them to ro...