Why NNL Moved 2025/2026 Season Finale To April 15

Why NNL Moved 2025/2026 Season Finale To April 15

By Niyi Busari 

The Nigeria National League has officially announced a change to the date of the final round of fixtures for the 2025/2026 season, shifting the conclusion from April 12 to April 15, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The adjustment, confirmed by NNL chairman George Aluo, is aimed at ensuring the smooth completion of all outstanding matches before the decisive final round of the campaign.

According to Aluo, the league body opted for the extension to allow pending fixtures to be played, thereby enabling the last set of matches to take place simultaneously across all centres.

“We’ve adjusted our season programme so that the league will now end on April 15 instead of the earlier scheduled date of April 12,” Aluo said.

“This decision was taken to ensure that all outstanding matches are cleared before the final games of the season, which will be played at the same time.”

The move is also intended to uphold fairness and integrity in the competition, particularly with promotion and relegation places still at stake.

In addition, the league has taken steps to strengthen officiating in the closing stages of the season by appointing referees from the Nigeria Premier Football League to handle key fixtures.

Aluo noted that the measures are designed to guarantee a level playing field for all competing teams as the season reaches its conclusion.