20 teams, one league, one trophy, one country, the Nigeria Professional Football League kicks off on November 3rd, 2019 after a lot of delays.
Nevertheless, action resume on Sunday afternoon and regular NPFL contenders continue to fight for the NPFL trophy and continental spots while the rest would be hoping against dropping into the Nigeria National League.
Meanwhile, for the new season, some teams have moved up from the Nigeria National League into the Nigeria Professional Football League as they replace four others who were relegated last season the teams are Adamawa United, Akwa Starlets, Jigawa Golden stars Warri Wolves
■ Abia Warriors
Nick: Ochendo Babes
Established: 2005
Home Ground: Umuahia Township Stadium
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Emmanuel Deutsch
■ Adamawa United
Nick:
Established:
Home Ground: Ribadu Square
No of Title: NIL
Coach: Muhammed Bello
■ Akwa United
Nick: Promise Keepers
Established: 1996
Home Ground: Nest Of Champions, Uyo
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: John Obuh
■ Dakkada Fc
Nick:
Established:
Home Ground: Nest of Champions Practice Pitch
No of Title: NIL
Coach: Caleb Osu
■ Delta Force
Nick: Delta Ambassador
Established: 2001
Home Ground: Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
No of Title: NIL
Coach: Mbwas Mangut
■ Enugu Rangers
Nick: Flying Antelopes
Established: 1970
Home Ground: Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
No of Pl Titles: 7, (Most recent 2016)
Coach: Benedict Ugwu
■ Enyimba
Nick: The People’s Elephants
Established: 1976
Home Ground: Enyimba International Stadium
No of Pl Titles: 8 (Defending Champions)
Coach: Usman Abdallah
■ Jigawa Golden Stars
Nick: – Giant Killers
Established: unknown
Home Ground: Hadejia Stadium
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Issa Dodo
■ Heartland
Nick: Naze Millionaires
Established: 1976
Home Ground: Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri
No of Pl Titles: 5 (Most Recent 1993)
Coach: Fidelis Ilechukwu
■ Ifeanyi Ubah
Nick: Anambra Warriors
Established: 2014
Home Ground: Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Anambra
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Uche Okagbue
■ Kano Pillars
Nick: Sai Masu Gida
Established: 1990
Home Ground: Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kano
No of Pl Titles: 4 (Most Recent 2014)
Coach: Ibrahim Musa
■ Katsina United
Nick: Changi Boys
Established: 1994
Home Ground: Karkanda Stadium, Kastina
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Henry Makinwa
■ Lobi Stars
Nick: Ortom Boys (Pride of Benue)
Established: 1981
Home Ground: Aper Aku Stadium, Markurdi
No of Pl Titles: 2
Coach: Gbenga Ogunbote
■ Mountain Of Fire Ministries Fc
Nick: Olukoya Boys
Established: 2007
Home Ground: Agege Stadium, Lagos
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Tony Bolus
■ Nasarawa United
Nick: Solid Minners
Established: 2003
Home Ground: Lafia Township Stadium
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Musa Wambai
■ Plateau United
Nick: The Peace Boys
Established: 1975
Home Ground: Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos
No of Pl Titles: 1 (2017)
Coach: Abdul Maikaba
■ Rivers United
Nick: Pride of Rivers
Established: 2016
Home Ground: Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Stanley Eguma
■ Sunshine Stars
Nick: Owena Waves
Established: 1995
Home Ground: Akure Township Stadium, Ondo State
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Tokunbo Akinyelure
■ Wikki Tourist
Nick: Bauchi Elephants
Established: 1992
Home Ground: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Garba Ibrahim (Interim)
■ Warri Wolves
Nick: Seasiders
Established: 1991
Home Ground: Warri Township Stadium
No of Pl Titles: NIL
Coach: Ngozi Elechi
