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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended the mandates of the NPFL, NNL, and NLO boards until September 2026, aligning their tenure with the current NFF leadership under Ibrahim Musa Gusau, as reported by multiple sports outlets on July 2, 2025.
  • NFF extends tenure of NPFL, NNL, NLO boards until September 29, 2026.
  • Affected boards led by Elegbeleye (NPFL), Aluo (NNL), and Agara (NLO).
  • Their original mandate, issued in July 2023, ended June 30, 2025.
  • The decision aligns their terms with NFF President Gusau’s tenure.
  • NFF praised their performance and urged stronger league delivery.
  • The Women's League board decision, led by Nkechi Obi, was deferred.
  • NFF calls for continued innovation and stakeholder engagement.
Long Game, Longer Vision: By extending these tenures, the NFF signals continuity and a vote of confidence in domestic football leadership, but questions remain about how this move will reshape professional league standards ahead of the 2026 transition.

Source: Complete Sports Nigeria, TheCable, Nigeria Info FM