What Is a Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL Slot Worth?
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By Tolulope Oguntimehin
Following the reported ₦400 million deal involving the sale of Beyond Limits to Heartland FC, it's clear that a Premier League slot holds significant value.
As a member of the NPFL, each club is entitled to ₦20,000,000 as a participation fee from the league's sponsorship deal. Here’s a breakdown of the typical expenses for an NPFL club:
Player Salaries:
- 35 players and 5 homegrown players (total 40)
- Minimum salary: ₦300,000 per player
- Monthly salary expenditure: ₦12,000,000
- Season salary expenditure: ₦144,000,000
Coaching Staff Salaries:
- Team Manager: ₦500,000
- Technical Adviser: ₦1,500,000
- Head Coach: ₦700,000
- Assistant Coach: ₦500,000
- Physiotherapist: ₦300,000
- Goalkeeper Trainer: ₦400,000
- Team Doctor: ₦400,000
- Equipment Manager: ₦150,000
- Monthly coaching staff salaries: ₦4,450,000
- Season coaching staff salaries: ₦53,400,000
Match Costs:
- Home matches (17): ₦2,500,000 per match, total ₦42,500,000
- Away matches (17): ₦3,000,000 per match, total ₦51,000,000
Board Members Allowance:
- Season allowance: ₦20,000,000
Total Season Expenditure:
- Player Salaries: ₦144,000,000
- Coaching Staff Salaries: ₦53,400,000
- Home Match Costs: ₦42,500,000
- Away Match Costs: ₦51,000,000
- Board Members Allowance: ₦20,000,000
- Total: ₦310,900,000
Given these expenses, securing a Premier League slot is not only a significant financial commitment but also a substantial investment in the club's future success.
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