Football clubs in the Nigerian top flight league, NPFL whose home grounds are without functional floodlights and backup power could be banned from using their stadiums next season, the NPFL warns in a tough new directive.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a strict directive to all participating clubs ahead of the 2025/26 season, emphasising the urgent need to upgrade stadium infrastructure or face losing the right to host home matches.
In its bid to clean up and standardise the football league, the league’s management has highlighted key requirements that clubs must meet to ensure their venues are fit for competition.
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In an official statement shared widely on social media under the heading “RE: STADIUM INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2025/2026 NPFL SEASON,” the NPFL Board, management, and staff reminded clubs of the critical importance of having fully functional stadium facilities.
The two standout mandates are:
Standard LED Floodlights: Clubs must install and maintain LED floodlights that meet the required illuminance levels to facilitate night matches.
Backup Generator Electricity: A reliable backup power source is mandatory to guarantee uninterrupted lighting during games, even if the main electricity supply fails.