Recent Decisions by the NFF Players Status Committee for NPFL25

In a recent series of rulings by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players Status Committee, significant financial decisions have been made regarding overdue payments and wrongful contract terminations affecting several Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs. These decisions reflect the ongoing efforts to ensure that players and coaches receive the compensation they are owed, following disputes with their respective clubs.

Abia Warriors Obligations

Abia Warriors have been directed to settle various financial liabilities:

• Ikedinachi Nwakanma and Julius Obinna are to receive N4 million and N3 million, respectively, for the wrongful termination of their contracts.

•  Additionally, Imoh Azubuike is entitled to N3.15 million in overdue payables from the club.

• Victor Alegbe is to be compensated with N5 million, covering both wrongful termination and overdue payments.

Enyimba FC Settlements

Enyimba FC has been ordered to address the following financial claims:

• Stephen Chukwude will receive N5 million for the wrongful termination of his contract.

• Chijioke Akuneto is due N1.2 million in overdue payments.

Katsina United Responsibilities

Katsina United has several financial obligations:

• Jonah James, Jonas Emmanuel, H. Shamsudeen, Kanti, and Abiodun Adebayo are entitled to overdue payments. These payments are scheduled to be made in instalments between June and September 2024.

• Coach Usman Shariff Abd'Allah is to be paid N7.7 million for overdue payables.

• Coach Nasir Salisu will receive N1.25 million.

• Coach Tony Bolus is due N8 million for overdue payments.

Other Club Settlements

• Lobi Stars is required to pay Christian Nwokedi N1.5 million for overdue payables.

• El-Kanemi Warriors must settle payments of N750,000 to Bala Yusuf, N1.65 million to Emmanuel Adoyi, and N1 million to Suleiman Sodiq.

• Kwara United is directed to pay John Obuh a total of N10.45 million for overdue compensation.

• Akwa United has been instructed to disburse N47 million to Osahon Uhunmwangbon and others. This payment reflects a revalidation of a prior decision from 2015.

These rulings underscore the importance of adhering to contractual agreements and the commitment of the NFF Players Status Committee to uphold fairness and integrity within the Nigerian football landscape.