All NPFL transfer news for 2025/26 — signings, departures, loan deals and foreign player movements across the Nigeria Premier Football League.
The NPFL transfers hub covers all confirmed signings, departures, and loan moves across the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Transfer activity in the NPFL happens throughout the season, with windows typically opening in January and at the end of the campaign. This page is updated as deals are announced.
The mid-season window in January 2026 saw several clubs reinforce their squads as the title race and relegation battle intensified. Clubs in the relegation zone — Warri Wolves, Kun Khalifat, Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists — were particularly active in seeking cover. For context on how these signings affected the table, see the NPFL standings.
The NPFL continues to serve as a launching pad for Nigerian talent heading to European and Asian leagues. Several players from the 2024/25 season moved abroad after strong campaigns, continuing a trend that has seen NPFL top scorers and standout performers attract interest from clubs in Portugal, Belgium, Cyprus, and Saudi Arabia. For coverage of Nigerian players in Europe, see our Nigerians abroad guide and Champions League tracker.
The summer 2026 window will open after the season concludes on 24 May 2026. Clubs finishing in the top half will look to build on their campaigns, while those that survive relegation may see significant departures. Relegated clubs — whoever drops down — typically lose their best players to rivals in the top flight. Transfer news will be published on the NPFL news hub as it breaks.
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