The Digest:
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced simultaneous kick-off for the final two games of the 2025/26 season to ensure sporting fairness and protect the integrity of results. Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi directed that matchday 37 and 38 games must be played at the same date and time of 4 pm. Clubs were instructed not to seek changes of date or time. Any club with venue unavailability must communicate an alternative NPFL-accredited venue before the deadline, or the NPFL will choose a venue for the fixture.
Key Points:
- All final two matchday games will kick off simultaneously at 4 pm.
- The decision prevents clubs from gaining an unfair advantage by playing at different times.
- Clubs cannot request date or time changes.
- Venue issues must be resolved by May 7, or NPFL will choose a venue.
- The move protects the integrity of the title and relegation battles.
Sources: Complete Sports
