NPFL Confirms January Transfer Window Ahead of Second Stanza

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially announced the opening dates for the 2025–26 mid-season transfer window, offering clubs a crucial opportunity to reinforce their squads.

According to the league body, the transfer window will open on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and run until Saturday, January 31, 2026. During this period, clubs are expected to fine-tune their teams as preparations begin for the second stanza of the season.

The first half of the 2025–26 NPFL campaign is set to conclude this weekend, bringing a pause that allows teams to assess performances, address weaknesses, and make strategic adjustments. The second stanza of the league is scheduled to kick off in January 2026, immediately after the transfer window opens.

Opinion: A Defining Month for NPFL Clubs

January could prove to be a defining month for many NPFL sides. For title contenders, this window offers a chance to add depth and maintain momentum in what is often a physically demanding second half of the season. For teams battling relegation, smart recruitment could be the difference between survival and disappointment.

Beyond squad strengthening, the transfer window also highlights the league’s growing structure and organization, giving clubs a clear timeline to plan and execute their strategies. Fans, too, can look forward to fresh faces, renewed rivalries, and an even more competitive second stanza.

If clubs approach this window with clarity and ambition, the second half of the NPFL season promises excitement, drama, and quality football that will keep supporters glued until the final whistle.