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DateRHome v Away-
05/25 15:00 38 Bayelsa United v Remo Stars 3-0
05/25 15:00 38 Shooting Stars v Enugu Rangers 5-1
05/25 15:00 38 Heartland FC v Akwa United 2-1
05/25 15:00 38 Katsina Utd v Kwara United 1-0
05/25 15:00 38 Lobi Stars FC v Bendel Insurance 2-1
05/25 15:00 38 Rivers United v Nasarawa United 2-1
05/25 15:00 38 Enyimba v Plateau United 0-1
05/11 14:00 37 Abia Warriors v El Kanemi Warriors 2-1
05/11 14:00 37 [19] Sunshine Stars FC v Niger Tornadoes [17] 1-2
05/11 14:00 37 [1] Remo Stars v Ikorodu City FC [4] 4-1
05/11 14:00 37 Kano Pillars v Shooting Stars 3-1
05/11 14:00 37 [18] Akwa United v Bayelsa United [10] 2-0
05/11 14:00 37 Enugu Rangers v Katsina Utd 4-0
05/11 14:00 37 Bendel Insurance v Heartland FC 1-0
05/11 14:00 37 Kwara United v Rivers United 3-1
05/11 14:00 37 [12] Plateau United v Lobi Stars FC [20] 2-1
05/11 14:00 37 Nasarawa United v Penrith Panthers U20 3-2
05/07 16:30 36 Ikorodu City FC v Bayelsa United 3-2
05/07 15:00 36 [15] Niger Tornadoes v Abia Warriors [3] 1-1
05/07 15:00 36 Shooting Stars v Sunshine Stars FC 1-0
05/07 15:00 36 Katsina Utd v Kano Pillars 1-0
05/07 15:00 36 [6] Bendel Insurance v Akwa United [18] 1-0
05/07 15:00 36 Rivers United v Enugu Rangers 1-0
05/07 15:00 36 Heartland FC v Plateau United 2-0
05/07 15:00 36 Enyimba v Kwara United 2-0
05/07 14:00 36 Floresta EC U20 v Remo Stars 2-0
05/07 14:00 36 Lobi Stars FC v Nasarawa United 1-2
04/27 16:30 35 [1] Remo Stars v Niger Tornadoes [15] 1-0
04/27 15:00 35 Bayelsa United v El Kanemi Warriors 2-1
04/27 15:00 35 [18] Akwa United v Ikorodu City FC [3] 2-1
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Wikipedia - Nigeria Premier Football League

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) (formerly the Nigeria Professional Football League) is the highest level of club football in Nigerian football league system. The Nigerian Premier League has suffered like many others, from the financial impact and dwindling fortunes since the late 2000s. It is fed into by the Nigeria National League (NNL). It is organized by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Board headed by Gbenga Elegbeleye.

History

2017 season

Plateau United F.C. won the league on 9 September 2017, with a 2–0 victory over Rangers International F.C..

2018 season

In July 2018 the league was postponed indefinitely following crisis in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). Lobi Stars was declared as the sole representative of the league in the 2019 CAF Champions League as the team was at the top of the standings.

2019 season

The league consisted of 24 teams. Four were promoted from the Nigeria National League. Twenty teams remained from the previous season which was not completed. They were divided into two groups of 12 teams. The top three teams in each group contested for the title in the NPFL Super six championship playoff in Lagos. The People's Elephant finished at the top of the log with 12 points from five games.

Enyimba vs Kano Pillars is considered the biggest match of the season because of their rivalry and they remain the 2 teams yet to finish outside the top eight for 12 consecutive seasons.

The Nigeria Premier League (NPL), also known as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), is the top-tier professional football competition in Nigeria. Established in 1972, it is the most prestigious football tournament in the country, showcasing the best Nigerian football clubs and talented players. The league features a competitive format where teams compete annually to claim the championship, earn qualification for continental tournaments like the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, and achieve national glory. Known for its passionate fan base and vibrant football culture, the Nigeria Premier League plays a vital role in developing local talent and promoting the sport across Nigeria. Clubs such as Enyimba International, Kano Pillars, and Heartland FC are among the league's most successful and popular teams. The league continues to grow in stature, contributing significantly to Nigeria's rich football heritage.