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Frequently asked questions about the Nigeria Premier League
What is the Nigeria Premier League?
The Nigeria Premier League is a football league in Nigeria. SportScore tracks live scores, fixtures, results and the full standings table for every match in the competition.
How many teams play in the Nigeria Premier League?
20 teams are currently competing in the Nigeria Premier League on SportScore.
Who is top of the Nigeria Premier League table?
Rivers United currently lead the Nigeria Premier League with 73 points, 1 point clear of second place.
Who are the current Nigeria Premier League champions?
Remo Stars are the reigning Nigeria Premier League title holders (2024-2025).
Who is the top scorer in the Nigeria Premier League?
gabriel okechukwu leads the Nigeria Premier League scoring charts with 2 goals across our tracked matches.
What is the biggest win in the Nigeria Premier League?
The biggest scoreline on record is Ikorodu City FC 6–0 Katsina United.
How many goals are scored per match in the Nigeria Premier League?
Across tracked Nigeria Premier League matches, teams average 2.06 goals per game.
When is the next Nigeria Premier League match?
The next Nigeria Premier League match on SportScore is Barau FC vs El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
How many Nigeria Premier League matches are tracked on SportScore?
SportScore has 5961 Nigeria Premier League matches on record, with live scores, events and standings updated in real time as new matches kick off.
Nigeria Premier League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
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44 | 21 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 38 | +4 | 73 | L W L W L |
| 2 |
Nasarawa United
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44 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 48 | 37 | +11 | 72 | W L L L W |
| 3 |
Abia Warriors
|
44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 45 | 40 | +5 | 71 | W L W L W |
| 4 |
Ikorodu City FC
|
44 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 56 | 44 | +12 | 69 | L W L W D |
| 5 |
Bendel Insurance
|
44 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 48 | 40 | +8 | 67 | W W L D D |
| 6 |
Plateau United
|
44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 49 | 46 | +3 | 66 | D L W D W |
| 7 |
Shooting Stars SC
|
44 | 19 | 8 | 17 | 50 | 51 | -1 | 65 | W D L W L |
| 8 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 50 | 39 | +11 | 63 | W D D L W |
| 9 |
Katsina United
|
43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 43 | 47 | -4 | 63 | W L W D W |
| 10 |
Kano Pillars
|
44 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 47 | -1 | 58 | W L W L W |
| 11 |
Kwara United
|
44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 39 | 37 | +2 | 57 | W D W W L |
| 12 |
Remo Stars
|
44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 48 | 52 | -4 | 57 | W L W D W |
| 13 |
Enyimba
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44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 56 | L W D W L |
| 14 |
Bayelsa United
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44 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 46 | 47 | -1 | 55 | L L L W L |
| 15 |
El Kanemi Warriors
|
44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 39 | 53 | -14 | 55 | L W L D L |
| 16 |
Niger Tornadoes FC
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44 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 44 | 48 | -4 | 54 | L D L W L |
| 17 |
Barau FC
|
35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 28 | 29 | -1 | 46 | L W D D D |
| 18 |
Warri Wolves FC
|
35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 43 | L L W L D |
| 19 |
Kun Khalifat FC
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35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 40 | D W W L D |
| 20 |
Wikki Tourist
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35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 40 | L W D L D |
| 21 |
Heartland FC
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9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 14 | W L W L D |
| 22 |
Akwa United
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 13 | L W L W L |
| 23 |
Sunshine Stars FC
|
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 8 | L L L W L |
| 24 |
Lobi Stars
|
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 20 | -11 | 5 | W L L L L |
Team of the Week
- 1 8.0
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2
A. Adeoye4.01G
- 3 4.0
- 4 4.0
- 5 4.0
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6
Valentine Ugwu4.01G
- 7 4.0
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8
john zakka4.01G
- 9 4.0
- 10 4.0
- 11 4.0
Top Scorers · Nigeria Premier League
- 1 2
- 2 2
- 3 2
- 4 1
- 5 1
- 6 1
- 7 1
- 8 1
- 9 1
- 10 1
Nigeria Premier League Facts
Top rivalries in Nigeria Premier League
Teams in Nigeria Premier League
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Abia Warriors
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Barau FC
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Bayelsa United
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Bendel Insurance
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El Kanemi Warriors
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Enugu Rangers International
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Enyimba
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Ikorodu City FC
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Kano Pillars
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Katsina United
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Kun Khalifat FC
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Kwara United
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Nasarawa United
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Niger Tornadoes FC
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Plateau United
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Remo Stars
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Rivers United
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Shooting Stars SC
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Warri Wolves FC
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Wikki Tourist
Nigeria Premier League Champions
Derived from previous season tables| Season | Champion | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 |
Remo Stars
|
38 | 22 | 5 | 11 | +18 | 71 | Rivers United |
| 2023-2024 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | +20 | 68 | Enyimba |
| 2023 |
Rivers United
|
23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | +11 | 43 | Remo Stars |
| 2021-2022 |
Rivers United
|
38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | +34 | 77 | Plateau United |
| 2020-2021 |
Akwa United
|
38 | 19 | 14 | 5 | +29 | 71 | Enyimba |
| 2019-2020 |
Plateau United
|
25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | +21 | 49 | Rivers United |
| 2019 |
Kano Pillars
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27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | +16 | 49 | Enugu Rangers International |
| 2018 |
Lobi Stars
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24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | +9 | 43 | Akwa United |
| 2017 |
Plateau United
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38 | 19 | 9 | 10 | +24 | 66 | MFM FC |
| 2016 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | +16 | 63 | Rivers United |
| 2015 |
Enyimba
|
38 | 19 | 13 | 6 | +21 | 70 | Warri Wolves FC |
| 2014 |
Kano Pillars
|
38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +15 | 65 | Enyimba |
About Nigeria Premier League
Nigeria Premier League is a football league in Nigeria contested by 20 teams. SportScore tracks 5961 Nigeria Premier League matches on record, with live scores, fixtures, results and full standings updated in real time.
Rivers United currently leads Nigeria Premier League with 73 points from 44 matches (21W 10D 13L), 1 point clear of second place.
Across the matches on record, the average game has produced 2.06 goals, with the biggest win to date being Ikorodu City FC 6–0 Katsina United. Check the live standings, head-to-head records and top scorer charts above for the full Nigeria Premier League picture.
The Nigeria Premier League top scorers this season are led by (2 goals), followed by (2) and (2). Full player statistics including assists, cards, and ratings are available on each player’s profile page.
SportScore covers Nigeria Premier League comprehensively with data on 20 teams and 5961 matches on record. All data is sourced from official match reports and updated within minutes of the final whistle.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nigeria Premier League
What are the Nigeria Premier League standings?
You can view the full Nigeria Premier League standings table on SportScore. As of the latest update, Rivers United lead the table with 73 points from 44 matches.
Who is the top scorer in Nigeria Premier League?
SportScore tracks Nigeria Premier League top scorers with live updates. The current leading scorer is with 2 goals.
How to watch Nigeria Premier League live scores online for free?
SportScore provides free Nigeria Premier League live scores updated every 30–60 seconds. Visit the Nigeria Premier League page for real-time match scores, lineups, statistics, and standings. No registration or subscription required.
How many teams play in Nigeria Premier League?
Nigeria Premier League features 20 teams from Nigeria. View all participating teams, their fixtures, and standings on SportScore.
When is the next Nigeria Premier League match?
Check the Nigeria Premier League fixtures section above for the next scheduled match. All upcoming Nigeria Premier League matches are listed with kick-off times in your local timezone, and live scores begin automatically when the match starts.