NLO releases 2026 registration guidelines for Division One, U-19 Youth League clubs
The Nationwide League One (NLO), Africa’s largest grassroots football league, has announced updated guidelines for player registration for clubs in Division 1 and the U-19 Youth League as it eagerly prepare for the kickoff of the 2026 season on Friday, April 10.
A statement by the League said that its Executive Board, in collaboration with its Secretariat, is excited to initiate the registration process for the upcoming season which includes important amendments approved by Congress designed to effectively address the current inflationary trends.
This proactive move according to the body, highlights their commitment to ensuring that preparations for the 2026 league are moving forward seamlessly, with clear and comprehensive registration procedures established for all participating clubs.
“Clubs are kindly reminded to remit a registration fee of ₦600,000 (six hundred thousand Naira) to FCMB BANK (NATIONWIDE LEAGUE ONE. 3267800014) to gain access to the NLO’s database for registration.
“All players must be registered within the database at www.nlo.com. Please note that official registration will be contingent upon the completion of the registration fee payment”, noted the statement.
For Youth League clubs, the league body, request the submission of players’ primary school certificates just as it informed clubs that deadline for Division One club registration is set for Friday, February 27, 2026, which ensures that all clubs have ample time to prepare.
The statement further explained that the ₦600,000 payment not only secures registration but also covers essential pre-competition medical assessments, comprehensive insurance for players and officials, tamper-proof hologram security seals for 35 players and 7 officials, as well as necessary operations at the NLO Secretariat.
To ensure a smooth registration process, clubs are advised to deposit the registration fee directly into the designated NLO FCMB account and after payment, to submit a copy of the receipt to the NLO, clearly indicating the name of the paying club.
The board finally stated that adhering to these guidelines will help facilitate a successful registration process for all clubs involved.
