Npfl news and results
Here are the latest news and results from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL):
Latest News:
- The NPFL has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league was initially suspended in March 2020 and has not resumed since then.
- The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to reform the NPFL, including introducing a new format and increasing the number of teams.
- The NPFL has lost several top players to foreign leagues, including Victor Osimhen, who joined Napoli in Italy, and Samuel Chukwueze, who joined Villarreal in Spain.
Latest Results:
- The last matchday of the 2019-20 NPFL season saw Enyimba defeat Rangers 2-1 to win the title.
- The 2020-21 NPFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The 2021-22 NPFL season is expected to start in October 2021, but the exact date has not been confirmed.
Current Standings:
- The NPFL table is not currently updated, as the league has been suspended. However, the final standings from the 2019-20 season are as follows:
- Enyimba - 64 points
- Rangers - 59 points
- Kano Pillars - 56 points
- Akwa United - 54 points
- Lobi Stars - 52 points
Upcoming Matches:
- The NPFL is expected to resume in October 2021, but the exact schedule has not been confirmed. Once the league resumes, I will provide updates on upcoming matches.
Please note that the NPFL is currently suspended, and there may be delays in the resumption of the league. I will do my best to provide updates as more information becomes available.