NSC increases NPFL prize money to N1bn, sets N2m minimum wage for players
The champions of the next season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion — up from the previous amount of N200 million.
According to NAN, Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the National Sports Commission ( NSC), announced the new prize money on Tuesday in Abuja.
Dikko was in a meeting with top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and they also agreed to introduce a minimum wage of N2 million for NPFL players.
“A major highlight of the meeting was that the champions of the 2026/27 NPFL season will receive a minimum prize money of ₦1 billion,” the NSC chairman said.
“The runners-up will receive ₦500 million, while the third-placed team will earn ₦300 million, subject to official confirmation by league authorities.
Dikko described the new prize structure as part of broader efforts to improve the commercial value, professionalism, and competitiveness of the domestic league.
“I want to thank the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, and the General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, for a very productive engagement.
“ The issues discussed today are fundamental to the growth and development of Nigerian football.
