GTI Outlines Plans To Make NPFL Africa’s Number One League

Plans are on to make the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) the number championship in Africa, strategic partners of the league, GTI Asset Management, has said.

The Nigerian championship is currently ranked below the Egyptian, Moroccan, South African and Tunisian leagues in terms of profitability and competitiveness. But that would soon change, according to GTI.
Speaking in Lagos on Thursday, GTI’s

Executive Director, Mr. Nelson Ine, said that GTI and the managers of the NPFL have initiated efforts that would see the competition rated among the best in the developing world, adding, “we’ve achieved stability in the league and the competitive balance has improved significantly and we’re aiming to make it the best league in Africa.”

Ine said the “transition to private ownership and management is crucial for the league’s growth, and we’re working towards aligning our league with international best practices.”

He said that the NPFL has witnessed significant growth and development since its partnership with GTI, stressing that the collaboration, which commenced three years ago, has brought stability to the league, improved its competitive balance, and enhanced the overall football experience in Nigeria.
He said the outfit is working on making the NPFL more attractive to investors, sponsors, and fans.

“By adopting international best practices, the league aims to increase its revenue streams, improve its infrastructure, and enhance the overall quality of the game,” he said, adding, “the project’s success is not solely dependent on GTI, but rather a collective effort from all stakeholders.

“We’re working together to drive growth and development in Nigerian football, and we’re confident that our partnership will yield positive results.”

Ine urged Nigerians to change their perception about the NPFL, emphasising that it is the collective responsibility of all Nigerians to uplift the capital base of the league.

“Imagine if people had invested in the English Premier League 32 years ago; that’s the opportunity we’re creating for Nigerians with the TNFF,” he noted.

Looking into the future, Ine said that the NPFL and GTI Asset Management have identified areas for improvement, which include enhancing broadcast quality, developing more effective communication channels, creating engaging content, and upgrading playing facilities.

While acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead, Ine expressed confidence in the partnership’s ability to drive growth and development in Nigerian football.

He said: “We’re committed to continuous improvement, and we’re working tirelessly to address the challenges facing the league. We’re confident that our partnership will yield positive results and take Nigerian football to the next level.”