24.6.2026
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) winning club starting from next season will pocket N1 billion prize money a massive jump from the N200m which has been on offer for years.
Also, players in the league will earn a minimum wage of N2m. These incentives were announced by the National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko, during a meeting with top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation Tuesday in Abuja.
“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. With NAN reports
NPFL action between Rangers and Ikorodu United.