The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) confirmed the 2025/26 season will conclude on May 24 as scheduled. Clubs are observing a break this weekend for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Cup window. Davidson Owumi, NPFL Chief Operating Officer, stated the window was planned at the start of the season to prevent disruptions seen in previous campaigns. "We synergised with the NFF Competitions Department at the start of the season to create windows for the Federation Cup. It has been in effect since January and we are running our calender as designed," Owumi said. He credited collaboration with clubs for maintaining fixture fidelity throughout the season. Matchday 36 is set for May 3, followed by Matchday 37 on May 10. Another NFF President Federation Cup window will take place on May 16 and 17. The final round of matches for the season will be played on Sunday, May 24.
The NPFL's adherence to the May 24 finish date comes despite earlier disruptions, highlighting the impact of pre-planned fixture windows. This structured approach has allowed the league to avoid the calendar overruns that previously plagued the season. With no Nigerian or African players specifically mentioned in the context of these matches or decisions, no regional angle emerges from the report.
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