The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has been thrown into confusion following an immediate postponement of the 2023/2024 season.
Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that there will be no football this weekend in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after games were postponed.
This much was gathered from a letter signed by the Chief Operating Officer of the League board, Davidson Owumi.
08:02 - 05.09.2023
VAR will be introduced to NPFL before end of the season - Referee Chief
NPFL new season will kick off on Saturday with the opening fixture between Shooting Stars and Plateau United at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
12:25 - 03.09.2023
Jay Jay Okocha: NPFL expert blasts Super Eagles legend after comments on Nigerian League
Nigeria Super Eagles icon Austine Jay Jay Okocha has been reminded of his time as an administrator after his comments on the NPFL in Kenya.
The NPFL was scheduled to get underway across the country for the 2023/2024 campaign this weekend.
Why NPFL was moved
The Premier Football League was expected to kick off for what’s expected to be a long season, however, it has now been thrown into doubt.
As per the letter shared across platforms by the board, the new season has now been put on hold due to matters bordering on sponsorship.
17:19 - 30.08.2023
Don't chase our sponsors away, NPFL board chairman begs Nigerian media
The chairman of the NPFL board spoke to the media at the AGM to herald the next season in Abuja.
“The board wishes to inform you that the scheduled kickoff for the 2023/2024 season has been put on hold,” the letter stated in parts.
On why the board took the decision to delay the kickoff, the letter added; “due to the exigencies connected to the sponsorship of the league.”
20:35 - 27.08.2023
'Stupid team': Nigerians blast Enyimba FC for failing to make CAF Champions League
NPFL champions Enyimba was knocked out of the CAF Champions League on Sunday.
Davidson’s letter went on to confirm that there will, therefore, be no games this weekend as originally planned.
Related content
12:25 - 03.09.2023
Jay Jay Okocha: NPFL expert blasts Super Eagles legend after comments on Nigerian League
Nigeria Super Eagles icon Austine Jay Jay Okocha has been reminded of his time as an administrator after his comments on the NPFL in Kenya.
10:08 - 31.08.2023
Nwankwo Kanu: Nigerian legend a 'little happy' with Enyimba's Champions League failure
Nwankwo Kanu has asked his Elephants, Enyimba, to take the positives from the painful exit in the CAF Champions League at home.
17:19 - 30.08.2023
Don't chase our sponsors away, NPFL board chairman begs Nigerian media
The chairman of the NPFL board spoke to the media at the AGM to herald the next season in Abuja.
15:41 - 30.08.2023
No more favoritism & 2 other key things to lookout for in the NPFL next season
These key points were taken from the speech by the chairman of the NPFL board at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to herald the 2023/2024 season.
14:55 - 28.08.2023
Shock as Nigeria's Kano Pillars, Remo Stars rank above Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami
The People’s Elephant and the Sky Blues stars failed to make home advantage count as they failed in the first round of the qualifiers.
11:29 - 28.08.2023
Amara Kanu: Wife of Super Eagles icon Nwankwo Kanu glows in Enyimba kit
Amara Kanu has fully embraced the Enyimba lifestyle after her husband and Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu took reigns at the club.
18:51 - 27.08.2023
CAFCL: Double tragedy as Enyimba and Remo Stars disappoint Nigerians with Ghana winning again
It's the end of the for Nigerian clubs in the CAF Champions League after Enyimba and Remo Stars suffered heartbreaks to Ahly Benghazi and Medeama SC.
11:07 - 27.08.2023
CAFCC: FA Cup kings Benin Arsenal chase ASO Chlef out in Algiers
Nigerian FA Cup kings Bendel Insurance have become the first of three clubs in the continent from Nigeria to progress to the next round of the CAFCC.
19:14 - 23.08.2023
NPFL: Remo Stars sweep League Bloggers Awards, Enyimba's Obioma wins big
NPFL players were celebrated at the League Bloggers Awards with Remo Stars the biggest winners of the day.
21:26 - 20.08.2023
CAFCL: NPFL champions Enyimba suffer defeat in dramatic 7-goal thriller against Ah Ahli
Nigerian champions Enyimba FC and Ah Ahly Benghazi produced a spectacle in their CAF Champions League qualification match.
19:55 - 20.08.2023
CAFCL: Remo Stars begin Champions League journey with narrow defeat in Ghana
NPFL side Remo Stars have started their CAF Champions League but on a shaky note following a bad day at the office in Ghana.
11:03 - 20.08.2023
CAFCC: Benin Arsenals walk tight rope after narrow win vs Algeria's ASO Chlef
One of Nigeria's representatives in the continent Benin Arsenals - Bendel Insurance - have kicked off their journey in the CAFCC with a laboured outing against ASO Chlef.
10:09 - 17.08.2023
Israel Adesanya: UFC superstar welcomes NPFL champions Enyimba to 'Stake family'
NPFL champions Enyimba FC have joined the family of Stake which includes Nigerian UFC star Israel Adesanya and Premier League side Everton.
08:34 - 17.08.2023
Nollywood star Jegede accepts Enyimba's invitation after she revealed love for the club
Enyimba International are Nigeria's most successful team with two CAF Champions League and nine NPFL titles.