Lafia, Ekiti, three other centers to host inaugural NPFL Youth League from February 1

By Wale Mustapha

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL Youth League has been fixed to kickoff on Friday 1st of February, 2024 at five designated centers.

In a statement released by the apex league on Monday, youth teams for all the 20 NPFL clubs will start arriving their venues from Tuesday 30th of January ahead of kickoff.

Chairman of the youth league for the NPFL, Pastor Emeka Inyama said Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State will host South West clubs while Lafia, Nasarawa State will be zone for the North Central teams.

Kaduna will host clubs from the Nortgwest and Northeast, Ekiti is the centre for Southwest clubs while Enugu is host to Southeast clubs and Port Harcourt for South South clubs.

According to fixtures sighted by MPFL Media, matches at each centre will commence at 8am and concluded at noon.

Pastor Inyama added that: “We want to get it right at building a stronger NPFL through setting up a proper Youth League culture which is the future of elite leagues all over the world”.

He commended the Chairman of the NPFL, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye and the Board members for the foresight in setting up Youth League and the support to his committee’s work.

“I can tell you that we are all set for the start of the Youth League season and are looking forward to a very healthy competition,” Inyama emphasised.

“It must be reiterated that participation is compulsory for all 20 NPFL Clubs as there would serious consequences for any club that fails to be part of this.”