Ahead of the 2023/2024 season, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the name change of the Nigeria Professional Football League to the Nigeria Premier Football League.
The NFF approved the new name during its 79th general assembly in Uyo on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
In a communique after the meeting, the NFF said “The congress approved the change of name of the Nigeria Professional Football League to the Nigeria Premier Football League.”
The 2023-2024 NPFL season ought to commence on Saturday with a game between 3SC and Plateau United in Ibadan, but was later postponed due to sponsorship issues.
