The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has confirmed that the 2025/26 season will kick off on August 22, 2025, and conclude on May 24, 2026, maintaining the steady calendar established last season.
NPFL Chairman Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye emphasized the importance of consistency, allowing clubs, players, match officials, and scouts to plan effectively. He highlighted that the previous 2024/25 season, which ran from August 31, 2024, to May 25, 2025, successfully followed its scheduled timeline—a commitment the league intends to uphold moving forward.
2024/25 Season in Numbers
The season saw Remo Stars emerge as champions with three matches to spare after a decisive win over Niger Tornadoes on Matchday 35.
Match Stats
- Games Played: 380
- Wins: 286 | Draws: 94
- Goals Scored:884
- Home Goals: 552
- Away Goals: 332
- Penalties Scored: 60 (out of 76 awarded)
- 16 penalty misses
- 3 hat-tricks recorded
- 13 own goals
Disciplinary Records
- Yellow Cards: 1,380
- Red Cards: 56
Top Scorers
- Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United) – 18 goals
- Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars) – 13 goals
- Anthony Ijeoma (Abia Warriors) – 12 goals
Media Coverage
- 188 matches aired on StarTimes
- Over 200 fixtures streamed globally via Propel Sports Africa’s OTT platform
With the 2025/26 season kickoff set for August 22, excitement builds for another thrilling campaign in Nigerian club football. The league’s dedication to structured scheduling and expanded media coverage signals continued growth.
