The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has called on the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC) to urgently convene to resolve pending contractual dispute cases before the 2025/2026 Nigeria football season kicks off later this month.
We gathered that over 100 cases of different levels of players contract breaches which include illegal termination of contract, unpaid salaries , outstanding transfer fees and the withholding of players’ clearances are currently before the NFF PSAC.
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In a chat with our correspondent, the NANPF Chairman expressed deep concern over the growing number of unresolved issues. That these affected players are stuck in traffic as far their career is concerned.
The body warned that the failure to resolve these disputes before the kick off of the 2025/2026 season poses a serious threat to the careers of affected players and undermines the integrity of the domestic league.
In a chat with our correspondent the NANPF President and former international, Sunday Abe, stressed the need and the urgency in resolving the different cases.
“More than 100 cases require immediate attention, and if left unresolved, they could seriously derail the career progression of many players in the league,” Abe told Sports247.
He continued, “The league exists because of the players. While we acknowledge the work the NFF-PSAC has done so far, it is absolutely crucial that the committee meets and sits on these cases before the season begins.”
“Addressing them will restore confidence, ensure fairness, and uphold the integrity of the league,” he added.
He further emphasized that timely resolutions would not only serve justice to aggrieved players but also promote professionalism, transparency, and accountability among clubs and league administrators.
As the new season approaches, the players’ union reiterated its commitment to protecting players’ rights and urged all relevant football authorities to prioritize the welfare and contractual obligations owed to professionals across all tiers of the league.
