Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland FC, Sunshine Stars and Gombe United are racing towards time to settle excellent money owed to gamers forward of the October 24 registration deadline for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) season.
Sports247 completely experiences that the golf equipment stay beneath switch bans imposed by the NFF Gamers’ Standing Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC) till all arrears are cleared.
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In a letter dated September 9, 2025, signed by NNL Chief Working Officer Danlami Alalana, the league physique directed all indebted golf equipment to fulfil monetary obligations as ordered by the NFF-PSAC earlier than being cleared to register gamers for the brand new season.
Failure to conform means the affected golf equipment might be unable to register or discipline new gamers, probably jeopardizing their preparations for the marketing campaign set to kick off in November 2025.
“Affected golf equipment won’t be permitted to register new gamers with the NNL. Any registration made earlier than clearing excellent money owed stays invalid,” a supply inside the NNL confirmed to Sports247.
An NFF PSAC supply added:
“We’ll make sure that the committee resolution is compiled with, these golf equipment have been notified of those selections since April 2025. I’ve personally spoken with a few of these golf equipment administration to type these money owed as quickly as attainable as a result of there could be no waiver of any variety.” The supply stated in anonimity.
Recall, the NNL just lately unveiled the registration timeline, with the portal opening on October 6 and shutting October 24. Golf equipment are required to submit:
Switch Matching System (TMS) certificates for all gamers
Legitimate medical and insurance coverage certificates for gamers and officers
Proof of compliance with NFF and NNL registration modalities
COO Danlami Alalana reaffirmed the league’s dedication to implementing deadlines, saying:
“We’re decided to stay to our programme and won’t entertain delays. Golf equipment should adhere strictly to the October 24 deadline.”
With lower than three weeks to go, Lobi Stars, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Gombe United should act swiftly to keep away from lacking out on squad reinforcements forward of the new NNL season.
