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.