With two matchdays to conclude the 2025/26 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the NPFL has warned clubs on the consequences of deviating from the scheduled dates and kick-off time for Matchday 37 and 38 games.
 
In a practice directive issued by the NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, the clubs were reminded that all remaining fixtures must be played simultaneously to ensure sporting fairness and to protect the integrity of results.
 
“It has also become imperative to remind all clubs that the remaining games of Matchday 37 and 38 have been scheduled to be played simultaneously on the same date and kick-off time of 4.00 p.m.
 
“This decision is to ensure sporting fairness and to protect the integrity of our matches and results,” Owumi said in a memo to the clubs.
 
The NPFL told the clubs not to seek a change of date or time should they have challenges with the availability of their accredited home grounds.
 
“Should any club have issues with the unavailability of a regular venue, such club must choose and communicate an alternative NPFL-accredited venue before close of business on May 7, 2026.
 
“Should any club fail to do so, the NPFL will choose a venue for the fixture,” the memo stated.
 
The NPFL invoked the rules to inform the clubs that they stand to forfeit three points and three goals should they breach the directive.