The champions of the next season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion — up from the previous amount of N200 million.
According to NAN, Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the National
Sports Commission ( NSC), announced the new prize money on Tuesday in Abuja.
Dikko was in a meeting with top officials of the Nigeria
Football Federation (NFF), and they also agreed to introduce a minimum wage of
N2 million for NPFL players.
“A major highlight of the meeting was that the champions of
the 2026/27 NPFL season will receive a
minimum prize money of ₦1 billion,” the NSC chairman said.
“The runners-up will receive ₦500 million, while the
third-placed team will earn ₦300 million, subject to official confirmation by
league authorities.
Dikko described the new prize structure as part of broader
efforts to improve the commercial value, professionalism, and competitiveness
of the domestic league.
“I want to thank the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, and the
General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, for a very productive engagement.
“ The issues discussed today are fundamental to the growth
and development of Nigerian football.
“ Collectively, we share the same ambition and vision of
moving Nigerian football forward and ensuring sustained success at every
level.”
The NSC, NFF, and NPFL leadership also agreed that maximum
club licensing requirements, not merely minimum standards, must be strictly
enforced.
Enugu Rangers won the 2025/26 season of the NPFL, and the
dates for the commencement of the next campaign is yet to be announced.
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