Calls for major corporate investment in the Nigeria Premier Football League resurfaced on Sunday after the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, declared that the domestic league has now developed enough structure and competitiveness to attract multi-billion naira sponsorship deals.
Mr Olopade made the remarks in Lagos shortly after Rangers International secured the 2025/26 NPFL title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
The title race went down to the final day, with Rivers United FC also defeating Katsina United 3-0 in Port Harcourt, but Rangers’ victory ensured the Flying Antelopes finished top of the standings to claim their ninth league crown.
Speaking after presenting the trophy alongside NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye and presidential aide Adeyinka Adeboye, Mr Olopade praised the progress recorded by the league over the last three seasons.
“I want to first of all congratulate Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman of the League. It’s an amazing job they have done this season, just like they did last season and two years ago when we had the Super Eight here,” Mr Olopade said.
