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NPFL Playoff: Go and secure Promotion Ticket, Mourktar Charges EFCC team

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2 years ago

June 20, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Ahead of the all important play off matches for promotion into the summit Nigeria League, Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the FCT FA Chairman, Adam Mouktar Mohammed, is urging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Football Club (EFCCFC), to go all out to secure the promotion by grabbing the ticket.

In a press statement issued by the Media Adviser Uche Nwudoh on Tuesday revealed that, the newly re-elected FCT FA Chairman, Mouktar at the recent FCT Board elections, made this admonition when he visited the team at their training ground, Area 3, FCT Abuja charged the team to arrest promotion ticket.

According to the statement I want to commended your never give up spirit, we are proud of for your achievements so far.
“Now we are at the door step. We are very proud of you. You can’t get to success without making sacrifice. You are on the verge of making names for yourself and your immediate family.” He said.

The FCT FA Chairman, added, “We are looking at pushing you to succeed. We are ready and I can tell you that we would do everything to support you. Let’s go and try and fight and also have believe that we can get it. I charge you be disciplined and committed. Your mental state will be very important”.

Mouktar further stressed the need for the team to be focus.

He said, “Keep focus. Take a game at a time. Don’t allow distractions. I am very confident you will get the ticket”
“You are the main actor. You play football because of passion, dream and love. Not necessarily because of money. The sacrifice element must be there. Go there, get the ticket and write your name in gold”.

“I am very proud of the coaching team who have worked hard to get to where we are. Abuja fans have yearned for this. God has brought it now and this is natural. All residents of the FCT are behind you and I know God will perfect it”.

In his usual magnanimous spirit to motivate and support, Mouktar, donated the sum of Three Hundred Thousand (#300,000.00) to the players and some Footballs to the team. He promised to also reward the Coaches for their efforts, adding that, bigger rewards await the team after their successful outing at the playoff.
In his reaction, the team Captain, Icha Emmanuel, thanked the chairman for his visit and support always.

“Congratulations on your reelection. It is because of your hard work and commitment to the growth of football in Nigeria and particularly, the FCT. We are very grateful sir”. “Like you said, everything is not money. It is passion, motivation and commitment. We would bring the ticket to Abuja to celebrate. This support and everything is a big motivation for the team. We pray for more blessings sir”.

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August 22 Set as Kick-Off Date for 2025/26 NPFL Season

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2 days ago

June 13, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

Following what many have described as one of the most successful football seasons in recent years, the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has announced that the 2025/26 season will commence on August 22 and run through May.

Elegbeleye made this known on Friday during a press briefing held to review the just-concluded season and unveil plans for the upcoming campaign.

According to him, the decision to announce the kickoff date early is to ensure that the NPFL aligns with the international football calendar.

“We called this briefing to review the achievements of the past season and to inform Nigerians about the date for the new season, in line with global football standards,” he stated.

“This is perhaps the first time in nearly 20 years since the start of the modern NPFL era in 2005 — that both kickoff and closing dates have been strictly adhered to. It’s a promise we made and a promise we’ve delivered,” Elegbeleye stated.
He added that the new season will begin on August 22, 2025, and conclude in May 2026, maintaining the calendar structure established in the previous season.

Reviewing the recently concluded 2024/25 season, which ran from August 31, 2024, to May 25, 2025, Elegbeleye highlighted several milestones and statistical achievements.

He noted that Remo Stars made history by clinching the league title with three matches to spare after defeating Niger Tornadoes on Matchday 35, April 27. Remo Stars finished at the top of the table, followed by Rivers United and Abia Warriors.

In total,380 matches were played across the season. Each of the 20 clubs played 19 home and 19 away games, 286 matches were won, while 94 ended in draws.

A total of 784 goals were scored, comprising 552 at home and 232 away goals.60 goals came from the penalty spot, with 16 penalties missed. 13 own goals were recorded, and there were four hat-tricks.

On discipline: 1,380 yellow cards and 56 red cards were issued.

As Yusuf Anas of Nasarawa United topped the list with 18 goals, including two hat-tricks.
He was followed by veteran Rabiu Ali with 13 goals, and Anthony Ijoma of Abia Warriors with 12 goals.

Isaac Saviour (Rangers) and Amadu Liman also recorded a hat-trick each.

He added that: “Out of the 380 matches played:188 were broadcast live by StarTimes, while Propel streamed over 200 matches online.

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