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Npfl

NigeriaNigeria
Start Date
2020-12-27
End Date
2021-08-05
2.08
GOALS AVG
380
MATCHES
20
TEAMS
66%
HOME WINS
24%
DRAW
9%
AWAY WINS
Card stats based onNpfl2020/2021

Standings

Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPTSForm
1
Akwa United
Akwa United		38191455324+2971
2
Enyimba
Enyimba		38191274331+1269
3
Kwara United
Kwara United		38198114828+2065
4
Nasarawa United
Nasarawa United		38205135538+1765
5
Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars		38197123829+964
6
Rivers United
Rivers United		38189114836+1263
7
Enugu Rangers
Enugu Rangers		38178134133+859
8
Lobi Stars
Lobi Stars		38177144339+458
9
Plateau United
Plateau United		38149154535+1051
10
MFM
MFM		381312133435-151
11
Akwa Starlets
Akwa Starlets		38155183747-1050
12
Katsina United
Katsina United		38147173542-749
13
Heartland
Heartland		38139164350-748
14
Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors		381211154842+647
15
Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars		381112152839-1145
16
Wikki Tourist
Wikki Tourist		38129174047-745
17
Jigawa Golden Stars
Jigawa Golden Stars		381110172946-1743
18
Warri Wolves
Warri Wolves		38118193045-1541
19
Ifeanyi Uba
Ifeanyi Uba		38912173350-1739
20
Adamawa United
Adamawa United		38510232055-3525

Fixtures

Matches

No matches found for this round

Top Scorers

Player Stats

Top Scorer

CACharles Atshimene

Charles Atshimene

Akwa United
Akwa United
19
Goals
#TeamName
Apps
Minutes
Goals
Assists
Pass %
Rating
1
Akwa United
Charles Atshimene00190--
2
Nasarawa United
Silas Nwankwo00190--
3
Kano Pillars
Rabiu Ali 00140--
4
Kwara United
Michael Ohanu00140--
5
Plateau United
Zulkifilu Rabiu00130--
6
Sunshine Stars
Sad'eeq Yusuf00130--
7
Katsina United
Abdul Rasheed Ahmed00120--
8
Abia Warriors
Chukwuemeka Obioma00110--
9
Lobi Stars
Ossy Martins00110--
10
Jigawa Golden Stars
Samuel Stone00100--
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Tournament Overview

Current Season 2020/2021

Current leader
Akwa United71 points
Top scorer
19 goals

Classification & Qualification

1-4: 4 Champions League spots
5: 1 Europa League spots
6: 1 Conference League spot
18-20: Relegation zone

Tiebreaker Rules

When teams are level on points, the following criteria apply in order:

  1. Goal difference
  2. Goals scored
  3. Head-to-head record
  4. Away goals in head-to-head
  5. Playoff match (if necessary)

Key Dates

Season runs from December 27, 2020 to August 5, 2021

Transfer windows: Summer (Jun-Aug), Winter (Jan)

Teams Competing

20 teams compete in the Npfl 2020/2021

Historical Seasons

2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/2023+5 View all seasons

Teams in Npfl 2020/2021

20 teams

Click on any team to view their full profile, stats, and squad

Akwa United71 ptsEnyimba69 ptsKwara United65 ptsNasarawa United65 ptsKano Pillars64 ptsRivers United63 ptsEnugu Rangers59 ptsLobi Stars58 ptsPlateau United51 ptsMFM51 ptsAkwa Starlets50 ptsKatsina United49 ptsHeartland48 ptsAbia Warriors47 ptsSunshine Stars45 ptsWikki Tourist45 ptsJigawa Golden Stars43 ptsWarri Wolves41 ptsIfeanyi Uba39 ptsAdamawa United25 pts

All Seasons

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About Npfl

A football league played in Nigeria, the Npfl is covered in depth on this page. The season on record is 2020/2021. The Npfl 2020/2021 title went to Akwa United, on 71 points (19W-14D-5L). Charles Atshimene (Akwa United) finished as top scorer on 19 goals. Over 380 matches, the goals-per-game average came to 2.1. Hosts took 66% of results, visitors 9%, with draws at 24%.

The Npfl 2020/2021 standings showed Akwa United on top with 71 points from 38 matches, 2 points clear of second place; in pursuit, Enyimba (69) and Kwara United (65).

With 19 goals, Charles Atshimene (Akwa United) sat top of the scorer list. Silas Nwankwo (Nasarawa United, 19) and Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars, 14) follow in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Npfl 2020/2021?
Akwa United won the Npfl 2020/2021 with 71 points from 38 matches (19W, 14D, 5L).
Who is the top scorer in the Npfl 2020/2021?
Charles Atshimene (Akwa United) is the top scorer in the Npfl 2020/2021 with 19 goals.
When did the Npfl 2020/2021 season end?
The Npfl 2020/2021 season ran from December 27, 2020 to August 5, 2021.