NPFL postpones kick-off date of 2023/2024 season for second time

The Nigeria Premier Football League has once again postponed the resumption date of the 2023/24 league season.

The Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi, announced the move after consultations with stakeholders.

“We have everything set for the kickoff in Ibadan on Saturday but following representations from multiple stakeholders and more cogent is the complex logistics involved in having our Chairman and Clubs leadership travel from Ibadan to Uyo.

“Note therefore that there will be no flag-off game this Saturday, September 9 as originally planned”.

According to him, the move has been communicated to clubs who may have started arrangements for the start of the NPFL season earlier billed for September 9,

BREAKING NEWS ❗❗

The organizers have confirmed that the 2023/24 NPFL season curtain raiser between Shooting Stars and Plateau United has been postponed.

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This is the second time the league is being postponed, after it was initially shifted from August 26.