NPFL

The Nigerian sports sector holds tremendous potential for making significant contributions to the nation's development and economy. However, various hurdles and, more importantly, a lack of credible, efficient and productive leadership within the sector hinder the realisation of this...

June 03, (THEWILL) – Six domestic top flight clubs are gearing up for the Super 6 playoffs, where they will compete for the national championship. From June 3 to June 11, Enyimba, Rivers United, Bendel Insurance, Lobi Stars,...

June 02, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's top-flight football league, previously known as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), has undergone a significant rebranding, as announced by the Interim Management Committee (IMC). The committee revealed a new name and logo...

June 02, (THEWILL) - Former Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo, has ended his association with Al Hilal, the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League club, after the conclusion of his contract. The 33-year-old joined Al Hilal in January 2022, transferring from...

June 02, (THEWILL) - Bendel Insurance and Enugu Rangers, two prominent teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), have earned their spots in the final of this year's FA Cup, setting the stage for a riveting encounter that...

May 24, (THEWILL) - Emmanuel Okoye, an 18-year-old Nigerian athlete, is making waves in American football after being recruited by the University of Tennessee. Although Okoye had no prior experience on an American football field until a year ago,...

May 24, (THEWILL) - The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has received a significant boost with a new live-streaming partnership expected to generate over $5 million annually. The league's Interim Management Committee, along with financial partners GTI and Propel...

May 22, (THEWILL) - In a bid to ensure a highly competitive pre-season tournament, the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation has made a significant announcement regarding the number of participating teams in the upcoming 2023 edition of the Dozy Mmobuosi/NPFL Pre-season...

May 22, (THEWILL) - The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) regular season came to a thrilling end on Sunday, May 21, 2023, following the conclusion of matchday 18 fixtures. The 2022/2023 season, which adopted an abridged format due to...

May 16, (THEWILL) – The calendar of activities of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Super 6 tournament has been revised by the Interim Management Committee (IMC). The tournament, which showcases the league's top teams, will now...