NPFL drops to 91st in global rankings
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has dropped to 91st position in the latest global league rankings released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), sliding 15 places from its 76th-place finish in 2024. According to the 2025 rankings, the NPFL accumulated 171.75 points, placing it outside the world’s top 90 domestic […]
NPFL boss, Gbenga Elegbeleye
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has dropped to 91st position in the latest global league rankings released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), sliding 15 places from its 76th-place finish in 2024.
According to the 2025 rankings, the NPFL accumulated 171.75 points, placing it outside the world’s top 90 domestic leagues. The decline reflects a downturn in the league’s comparative strength amid intensifying competition from other football markets worldwide.
The IFFHS ranking system evaluates leagues based on club performances in continental and international competitions, applying weighted metrics that extend beyond regional tournaments.