President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football, targeting governance, administration, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability.
The ₦1bn headline has transformed expectations around the new NPFL season, but Gbenga Elegbeleye says the league’s own champions’ reward remains ₦200m.
The NPFL has tentatively fixed August 27 to 29 for the 2026/27 season kickoff, with champions set to receive a record ₦1bn prize purse.
