NPFL Chairman Commends Successful 2023/2024 Season.
The chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, has expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed to the successful 2023/2024 season. In a heartfelt message, he thanked the Sports Minister, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), NPFL Board members and staff, clubs, and the media for their unwavering support.
Elegbeleye praised his board members and staff for their dedication, stating, “Congratulations to all of us for running a successful league season. I never for once doubted our capacity to get it right. Though we are not where we desire, we are obviously miles away from how we met the league. There have been great positive steps achieved within a short span, and there are definitely brighter years ahead for NPFL. Kudos to you great comrades in the task of building the league.”
He also extended a special thank you to the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, for his hospitality during the trophy presentation on the final day of the season. “It was a very magnanimous act by His Excellency, Governor Mutfwang, to arrive early to participate in the events of the trophy presentation and host his colleague from Enugu State on a day his state club, Plateau United, was on an away game,” Elegbeleye said. “We are grateful to the government and people of Plateau State for their hospitality.”
Elegbeleye acknowledged the support of the Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh, and NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, noting their role in providing an enabling environment for the smooth running of the league.
He also praised the media for their extensive and positive coverage of league matches, players, and related events. “We enjoyed a robust media partnership which resulted in positive engagement on all media platforms. We took constructive criticisms as good feedback to correct observed errors, while the positive reports made the league more popular with the fans,” he stated.
Reflecting on the season, Elegbeleye expressed optimism for the future, highlighting the foundations laid for continued growth. “It is evident that we have in the last two seasons set the foundation to propel the NPFL to an upward growth in all spheres covering administration, quality of play, and sponsorship,” he concluded.
The concluded season saw the NPFL enjoy live coverage of 76 matches on Direct to Home (DTH) Satellite broadcast by Startimes and 218 live streaming Over the Top (OTT) broadcasts by Propel Sports Africa.
