The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set for a historic financial windfall following the approval of a record N1 billion prize money for league champions, beginning from the 2026/27 season.
The development, regarded as the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football history, was disclosed after a high-level meeting involving the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja on Tuesday.
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Under the newly approved payment structure, the league champions will receive N1 billion, while the runners-up will earn N500 million. The team that finishes third will take home N300 million.
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The reform marks the most lucrative prize distribution system ever introduced in the NPFL and is expected to significantly boost competitiveness and investment in the domestic league.
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