NPFL Shake-up: Nigerians Question Source of ₦2.5bn Prize Money
The National Sports Commission has unveiled plans to inject ₦2.5 billion into the Nigeria Premier Football League. Proposals include champions earning at least ₦1 billion, structured salaries and a push to bring the league back to television. NSC chairman Shehu Dikko ties the reforms to the Renewed Hope agenda, promising budget support and stricter club licensing. Officials say better pay and visibility will drive professionalism and growth in Nigerian football. Online reaction ranges from excitement to scepticism. Fans wonder if the money will materialise or end up in “another lamba,” and question whether prizes will actually be paid. The coming months will show if this blueprint becomes a turning point or just another ambition on paper.
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