The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has rewarded two standout figures from the 2024/25 season, each receiving ₦2 million in recognition of their achievements.
Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf, who struck 18 goals to emerge as the league’s top scorer, shared the prize with Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, the man who masterminded the club’s first-ever NPFL championship.
Ogunmodede’s side collected 71 points to claim the title, becoming the first privately-owned South-West club to achieve the feat since 2000.
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At the prize-giving ceremony held in Abuja yesterday, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau—represented by Secretary General Dr. Mohammed Sanusi—praised the strides made by the league.
“The league is improving week in and week out. Every day, I receive not less than 20 invitations from clubs abroad. Instead of castigating our league, let us support and rally around it because the growth is obvious. The NFF fully supports what the NPFL board is doing,” Sanusi said.
NPFL Chairman Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye also underscored the board’s commitment to sustaining progress despite difficulties.
“We continue to work around the teething issues that could disrupt the smooth running of the league. Over the last three years, we’ve been able to start and finish the season as scheduled.
“This consistency has built confidence from the private sector, which is now willing to work with us. Our dream is to raise the quality and standard of the NPFL, ultimately increasing revenue for clubs and organisers,” Elegbeleye noted.
For Yusuf, the honour serves as an extra push to reach greater heights in the coming campaign.
“I’m happy to be recognised by the NPFL. This award motivates me to push harder, and I hope to surpass my goal-scoring record from last season—hopefully score more than 20 goals,” he said.