The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with immediate effect.
The federation announced the appointment on Friday, coinciding with the commencement of the 2026/27 NPFL season.
The new season kicked off at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, with Shooting Stars hosting newly promoted Inter Lagos in the opening fixture.
Abdulrahaman holds a doctorate degree in sports administration and brings extensive experience in football management and administration, having worked across different leagues.
His appointment is expected to strengthen the administrative and operational structure of the NPFL as the league begins a new season.
