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NPFL reforms and Ghana league preparations progress

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is implementing significant financial and regulatory reforms for the 2026/27 season. The Nigeria Football Federation and National Sports Commission approved a record prize structure, awarding N1 billion to champions, N500 million to runners-up, and N300 million to third place. To improve player welfare, the league has proposed a minimum monthly wage of 2 million naira. NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi held orientations for newly promoted clubs—Sporting Lagos, Wikki Tourists, Barau FC, and Doma United—to enforce strict compliance with licensing, stadium, and medical standards. Director General Bukola Olopade warned that the season would proceed even if only five clubs meet these new standards. In Ghana, the Football Association (GFA) is finalizing preparations for its 2026/27 season, scheduled to begin on September 4. GFA President Kurt Okraku detailed a GH¢9.5 million incentive package for the Premier League, featuring GH¢3 million for champions and GH¢1 million for runners-up. All 18 Premier League clubs will receive an upfront payment of GH¢1 million for operational costs and squad building. Support also extends to the Division One League and Women’s Premier League, with over GH¢16 million committed to these tiers. As the season approaches, Ghanaian clubs are intensifying transfer activity. Asante Kotoko has ~~signed~~ undertaken a significant recruitment drive, signing six players ~~from various nations,~~ including Moroccan goalkeeper Abdel Wadie Mourad, ~~while~~ Ivorian defender Koffi Marius Ange Bini, and the return of veteran midfielder Richard Boadu and goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad. Medeama SC has ~~secured several players, including~~ also strengthened its roster with signings such as Etse Dogli, Emmanuel ~~Fobi from Georgia’s Dila Gori.~~ Boateng, and winger Emmanuel Fobi. Other clubs, including Hearts of Oak and Gold Stars, are also making moves to bolster their squads. Additionally, the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Boys Championship is set to begin ~~on August 25~~ at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence.

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