Nigeria Premier League 2022 Overview by Parimatch
The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) is the most popular and highest-level football league in Nigeria. This league is hosted by the Nigeria National League (NNL) and is organized by the League Management Company (LMC). The first thing the LMC did was rename the name of the League from the Nigerian Premier League to the Nigerian Professional Football League.
On the Parimatch sports betting platform, you can place all kinds of NPFL bets with the most competitive odds. So, let’s go over the basic facts about the league, and learn useful betting tips and NPFL fixtures. So let's get down to the fun part!
About the Nigeria Professional Football League
The 2022/23 NPFL season has already started and we are rooting for the favorites! So for now, we have time to learn the basic facts about the Nigerian Professional Football League. The NPFL is a 20-team league that operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Nigeria National League, the second-tier league in Nigerian football. The reigning champions of the 51th season of the Nigerian Professional Football League was Rivers United.
Now we will look at the basic rules of the NPFL:
The last four NPFL teams are replaced by the top four NNL teams at the end of each season. Since 2016, the NNL has been held in four groups of 8 teams (Group 1A, 1B, and Group 2A and 2B). Group 1 northern teams and Group 2 southern teams, and the season ends with the top 2 teams from each group securing a promotion to the NPFL.
Now let's take a look at the Nigeria premier league teams that have the best NPFL results and the most championship victories.
| Clubs | Championship | Years |
| Enyimba (Aba) | 8 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2019 |
| Rangers International (Enugu) | 7 | 1974, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 2016 |
| Shooting Stars (Ibadan) | 5 | 1976, 1980, 1983, 1995, 1998 |
| Heartland F.C. (Owerri) | 5 | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993 |
| Kano Pillars (Kano) | 4 | 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Nigeria Premier League Table
Let's take a look at the Nigeria premier league standings for the 2022/23 season.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
| 1 | Abia Warrior | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Champions League |
| 2 | Adamawa United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Akwa United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Confederation Cup |
| 4 | Bayelsa United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Bendel Insurance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Dakkada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Doma United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Enugu Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Enyimba | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | El-Kanemi Warriors FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Ifeanyi Ubah | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Jigawa Golden Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Kwara United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Lobi Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Nasarawa United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Plateau United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Rivers United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to the National League |
| 18 | Sunshine Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Warri Wolves | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Wikki Tourists | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As we can see, Rivers United won the league this season. In second place is Plateau United, and in third is Remo Stars. With the data in this NPFL table, you can see which teams will win. Therefore, making correct football predictions will not be difficult for you.
NPFL Result in 2022/23 Season
Next, we'll take a look at Nigeria premier league results with a full roster of NPFL teams. The NPFL is set to start in the next few weeks, and there is sure to be some exciting matchups and games.
| Home \ Away | ABW | ADA | AKW | DAK | ENU | ENY | HEA | IFU | JGS | KAN | KAT | KWA | LOB | MFM | NAS | PLA | RIV | SUN | WWV | WIK |
| Abia Warriors | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Adamawa United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Akwa United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bayelsa United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bendel Insurance | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dakkada | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Doma United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Enugu Rangers | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Enyimba | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| El-Kanemi Warriors FC | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ifeanyi Ubah | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Jigawa GS | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kwara United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lobi Stars | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Nasarawa United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plateau United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rivers United | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sunshine Stars | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Warri Wolves | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Wikki Tourists | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Make a Nigeria Professional Football League Prediction
The predictions for the Nigerian Professional Football League are based on complex data on teams, their NPFL results, players, and their physical condition. For correct analysis, you should also compare all the teams according to the Nigeria premier league live scores. With this kind of analysis, you will be able to make informed bets on the NPFL.
But remember that sports betting comes with risks. Therefore, it should be borne in mind that even permanent winners can find themselves in unforeseen circumstances and be defeated. Also, always pay attention to the odds that Parimatch offers, so you will determine with what probability this or that team will win.
How to Bet on NPFL?
Study the current team kits carefully
Before placing a bet, check the teams' kits and their last performances in all tournaments and NPFL live scores. Highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the teams, and evaluate their performance at home and away. Also notice how the clubs play throughout the season, highlighting the white and black stripes and their reasons. Carefully analyze at least 5 recent games, evaluating the statistics of each.
Analysis of face-to-face meetings
History tends to repeat itself. This should not be forgotten, especially when betting on football matches. Take a close look at face-to-face club duels by looking at their latest results. It happens that one team constantly wins at the home arena, but the away matches are hard, and often lose points. The history of personal meetings is a very important indicator that you should definitely take into account.
Put your head, not your heart
You cannot do Nigeria premier league predictions on emotions, especially if your favorite club is playing, for which you believe more since childhood. Soberly assess the chances of the sides to win, study the statistics of head-to-head confrontations, the form of teams and the latest results, footballers' injuries, and secondary factors (home field, weather conditions).
If you would like to learn more about soccer betting you can check out our advanced football betting guide.
Top NPFL Teams to Follow
There are 20 teams playing in the 2022/23 season. It should be an exciting season of football in Nigeria, and there are sure to be plenty of surprises along the way. Let's take a look at the teams playing in the Nigeria Football Premier League 2022/23 season.
| Team | Location |
| Abia Warriors | Umuahia |
| Adamawa United | Yola |
| Akwa United F.C. | Uyo |
| Bayelsa United | Yenagoa |
| Bendel Insurance | Benin |
| Dakkada | Uyo |
| Doma United | Gombe |
| Enugu Rangers | Enugu |
| Enyimba Aba | Aba |
| El-Kanemi Warriors FC | Maiduguri |
| Ifeanyi Ubah F.C. | Nnewi |
| Jigawa Golden Stars | Dutse |
| Kwara United | Ilorin |
| Lobi Stars | Makurdi |
| Nasarawa United | Lafia |
| Plateau United | Jos |
| Rivers United | Port Harcourt |
| Sunshine Stars | Akure |
| Warri Wolves | Warri |
| Warri Wikki Tourists F.C. | Bauchi |
The most successful teams of the 2021-22 season were Rivers United and Plateau United which is qualified for the Champions League, and Remo Stars which is qualified for the Confederation Cup.
NPFL 2022/23 Season Top 5 Players To Watch
We will now take a look at the Nigeria premier league top players to watch for the 2022/23 season:
1. Chijoke Nnamdi Akuneto
Chijoke Nnamdi Akuneto is a Nigerian footballer who has played as a forward for Rivers United and was the NFPL top goalscorer in the 2021-22 season. He MFM F.C., Sunshine Staes and Heartland FC. He is still in the early stages of his career and the prolific striker still has many years to unleash his talents to the fullest.
2. Godwin Obaje Godwin
Obaje is a Nigerian football player who currently plays for Abia Warriors. He is a striker who is known for his speed and finishing ability. He made his professional debut for Wikki Tourists in 2015 and has since played for several clubs in Nigeria and abroad.
3. Andy Okpe
Andy Okpe is known as one of the most promising young footballers in Nigeria. He joined Remo Stars in 2021-2022 season where he scored 13 goals.
4. Tochukwu Michael Udeh
Tochukwu Michael Udeh scored 11 goals, making Nassarawa United's top scorer and finishing 6th in the league. It was Michael's debut in the Nigeria Professional Football League.
5. Zulkifilu Rabiu
Zulkifilu Rabiu currently plays for Plateau United as a defender (right). He has scored a total of 24 goals with 6 assist since joining the club.
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FAQ
Where can I find the NPFL table for the 2022/2023 season?
Check the NPFL table for 2022/2023 on the Parimatch sports betting platform in the “Football” section.
Where to watch games of the Nigeria premier league?
You can always watch live broadcasts of any NPFL match on NPFL TV. Parimatch will provide you with live scores and odds updates.
Where to read NPFL latest news?
On the Parimatch platform, you can find the latest news regarding the Nigerian Professional Football League.