NPFL Cracks Down on Unsanctioned Youth Leagues, Warns Clubs of Sanctions

The NPFL has issued a strong warning to its football clubs, cautioning them against participating in any unsanctioned youth competitions. The directive, which carries the threat of sanctions, is aimed at protecting the integrity of the league and ensuring the proper development of young talent.A number of clubs have recently been involved in a competition known as the “N-Youth League,” which the NPFL has explicitly stated has no official affiliation with its board. The league body clarified that it, in conjunction with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), holds the sole authority to organize and sanction youth football competitions in the country.
It further said the clubs can’t afford to be participating in the same competition with lower division, and amateur clubs.

Erring clubs will be sanctioned by the NPFL.