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The Nigerian Premier League is the highest level of domestic Nigerian football. The Premier League was upgraded from the First Division of the Nigerian League in 2004. It is fed into by the two First Division groups: the Nigerian Division 1-A and Nigerian Division 1-B. It is organised by the Nigeria Football Association. As of the 2007/08 season the league is known as the Globacom Premier League, due to sponsorship from the Globacom telecomunications company. [1] Kano Pillars are the current champion, the first northern team to win in nine years.
[edit] Future Changes
After the 2006 competition, the league may change its calendar to more closely match the common European regular season structure, i.e. starting around August and ending around May. This is subject to ratification from the NFL Congress.
[edit] Clubs for 2007/2008
Teams in bold promoted from Division 1
[edit] Relegated in 2007
[edit] 2008-09 season
The following teams have been promoted for the 2008-09 season:
The following teams will be relegated to the National Division One for 2008-09:
- Bendel Insurance (first relegation from top league in team history)
- Prime
- Jigawa Golden Stars
- Kwara United
[edit] Winners
[edit] External links
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