The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has requested a reassessment of the current promotion process from the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), voicing his concerns regarding the existing Super 8 playoff system.
During the Annual General Meeting of the NNL held in Kaduna, Gusau urged club administrators and stakeholders to collaborate and devise a more effective and competitive format that ensures fairness for all clubs aiming to ascend to the top tier.
”I’m no longer satisfied with how teams qualify for the NPFL through the Super 8 playoff,” the NFF president stated. “I encourage all of you to brainstorm together and propose a better solution, then report back to us.”
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In a significant advancement for the second-tier league, Gusau also disclosed a new sponsorship agreement with BetPawa, which includes direct financial benefits for players and officials.
He mentioned that starting from the upcoming season, victorious teams will receive immediate bonuses for both players and staff.
”We now have BetPawa as one of the sponsors of the NNL for the new season,” Gusau announced. “If a club wins a match, the 20 players who participated in that match and 5 officials will each receive a match bonus of ₦56,000, no later than an hour after the game, thanks to BetPawa.”
This initiative is anticipated to enhance players’ motivation and increase competitiveness within the league, as the NNL strives to establish itself as a robust foundation for Nigerian football.
