Football Facts: Here are the Sixty Six (66) Pro football clubs in the top two (2) divisions of Nigerian football as of 2021
According to data gathered from the web, Nigeria has two main divisions of Pro football divisions with the second division made up of 4 division (Groups). Here are the two pro divisions and their participating teams (clubs) in 2021
Division 1: Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL)
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is the highest level of the Nigerian football league system, for the Nigerian Club-football Championships. The NPFL was founded in 2003 and managed by the League Management Company (LMC). It was formerly known as the Nigerian Premier League during its creation in 2003 until the 2012/2013 season where it was renamed to Nigerian Professional football League (NPFL).
Enugu Rangers and Enyimba International FC are the two football clubs in Nigeria that have won the NPFL title the most times.
Here are the 20 Nigeria Professional Football League teams in 2021:
- Kano Pillars
- Enyimba Aba
- Warri Wolves
- Nasarawa United
- Lobi Stars Makurdi
- Rivers United
- Abia Warriors
- Enugu Rangers International
- Heartland Owerri
- Sunshine Stars Akure
- Akwa United
- Kwara United
- Plateau United
- Wikki Tourists
- Ifeanyi Ubah FC
- Adamawa United
- Jigawa Golden Stars
- Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM FC)
- Dakkada F.C
- Katsina United
Division 2: The Nigerian National League, NNL.
The Nigerian National League uses four division North and South format which are Group A1, Group A2 for the Northern teams and Group B1 and Group B2 for the Southern teams.
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Group A1
Group A1 is made to consist of 11 clubs with the top two automatically getting promoted to Nigerian Professional football League.
Here are the 11 clubs of 2021
- Gombe
- El Kanemi
- Mighty Jets
- Sokoto
- Taraba
- EFCC, )(Economic and Financial Crimes Commision)
- Green Beret
- Rarara
- Nigeria Airforce FC
- Oyah Sports
- Aklosendi
CHECK OUT: NPFL 2020-2021 season will not start this year
Group A2
Group A2 is made to consist of 10 clubs with the top two automatically getting promoted to Nigerian Professional football League.
Here are the 10 Group A1 clubs of 2021
- Niger Tornadoes
- DMD, Dr Mohd Dlakwa Football Club
- Yobe Stars
- Road Safety
- ABS, Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC
- Kebbi
- FC Zamfara
- Malumfashi
- Kogi
- Shekarau
Group B
Group B1 is made to consist of 12 clubs with the top two automatically getting promoted to Nigerian Professional football League.
Here are the 10 Group B1 clubs of 2021
- Shooting
- Go Round
- Giant Brillars
- Delta Force
- Ekiti United
- Osun
- Calabar Rovers
- Nnewi
- Nilayo
- Vandrezzer
- Stationery Stores
Group B2
Group B2 is made to consist of 13 clubs with the top two automatically getting promoted to Nigerian Professional football League.
Here are the 10 Group B2 clubs of 2021
- Remo Stars
- Bayelsa
- Bendel
- Crown FC
- One Rocket
- Ibom Youths
- J’Atete
- Gateway Utd.
- Abia Comets
- Joy Cometh
- Apex Krane
- Goddosky
- Holy Arrows
