New NPFL season kicks off August 31


The 2024–25 Nigeria Premier Football League season will kick off on Saturday, August 31, NewsNow reports.

NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye announced the date on the body’s Facebook page.

The 2023–24 season ended last weekend with Rangers winning the title.

The Flying Antelopes went home with a giant trophy and N150 million for emerging NPFL champions for the eighth time.

Remo Stars and Enyimba finished in second and third positions, respectively.

Four clubs—Sporting Lagos, Doma United, Heartland and Gombe United—were relegated to the Nigeria National League.n