Organizers of Nigeria's club football league (NPFL) have announced a shocking increase in the prize money ahead of the 26/27 season.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a landmark increase in prize money, with the champions set to receive a staggering ₦1 billion in a move aimed at raising the competitiveness and commercial appeal of the country's top-flight division.
Under the new structure, the league winners will pocket ₦1 billion, a fivefold increase from the previous ₦200 million awarded to the champions. The runners-up will earn ₦500 million, while the team finishing third will take home ₦300 million.
The revised prize fund represents one of the most significant financial boosts in the history of the NPFL and is expected to provide clubs with greater resources to improve infrastructure, player welfare, and overall competitiveness.
Originally published by NotJustOk.