Six Schools Battle For Glory As NPSL Pilot Debut In Lagos
No fewer than six schools will participate in the pilot edition of
the Nigeria Premier School League (NPSL), which kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Lagos.
The tournament which is organised in partnership with TopPro Sports Management owned by Ayodele Thomas, will run from November 14 to November 15, at the St. Gregory’s College Ground in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The six schools that made it to this year’s inaugural edition are: St. Gregory’s College, Archbishop Martin Collegiate, Whitesand Schools, Chrisland High School, Greensprings Schools and Roniks International School.
Organisers revealed the format of the tournament which will have the schools drawn into two Groups A and B with three teams each, with the two best placed teams in each group proceeding to the semi-final. The losers final will involve both teams that lost in the semi-final while the two winners in the last four games qualify to play in the final of the U-16 Mini -League competition.
The idea is to bring schools together through a structured football competition, providing young players with an organised platform to showcase their talents and develop their skills.
A whopping total cash prize pool of
₦1.75 million is up for grabs, while international representatives from Brentford FC, Plymouth FC and Wolverhampton FC are expected to attend.
Another major attraction of the laudable initiative is the opportunity for players to access a UK football scholarship pathway of up to 50 per cent.
The NPSL hopes that through this pilot
competition, they can strengthen school football and create more opportunities for talented young players to gain exposure to international football development pathways.
