{
  "id": 3514972,
  "title": "NPFL clubs to get 60% of new $7.5m sponsorship deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/npfl-clubs-to-get-60-of-new-7-5m-sponsorship-deal-3514972",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T13:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/npfl-clubs-to-get-60-of-new-7-5m-sponsorship-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has secured a $7.5 million sponsorship deal from EUROMATCH, with 60% of the funds earmarked for clubs. The three-year agreement, valued at $2.5 million per season, was announced in Abuja ahead of the 2026/27 season. NPFL Chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, stated that this financial boost will directly benefit players, helping to increase their wages and welfare. Elegbeleye emphasized the importance of placing players at the center of the league's commercial strategy and highlighted the need to boost the league's overall commercial value. Former Minister of Sports and Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, praised the NPFL for embracing reforms and attracting investment, noting that the development signals Nigeria's decision to treat sports as a business. Dare also mentioned the league's improved standing in African football and the positive impact of stronger domestic football on the national teams. EUROMATCH GROUP's Group Chairman, Sadi Semih, expressed the company's commitment to working with the NPFL and other stakeholders to ensure the partnership delivers sustainable value and increases the league's international visibility.",
  "summary": "Nigerian Premier Football League clubs will receive 60% of the new $7.5m EUROMATCH sponsorship deal, boosting player wages and welfare. Learn more about th Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-clubs-to-get-60-of-new-7-5m-sponsorship-deal/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NPFL clubs to get 60% of new $7.5m sponsorship deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/npfl-clubs-to-get-60-of-new-7-5m-sponsorship-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:16:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}