Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has commended the NNL Board under the leadership of George Aluo for staging what he described as a “classy and world-class” Super Four Draw in Lagos
Olopade also praised Toptier Sports Management for its transformative investment in the league.
VDCInsights reports that the Nigeria National League continues to cement its place as the most important league in the country, serving as the critical bridge between the Nigeria Premier Football League and the Nationwide League One.
With its focus on youth development and competitive structure, the NNL remains a proven pipeline for producing players for Nigeria’s age-grade national teams.
Olopade, who led a strong delegation of sports administrators to the event, expressed delight at the level of organization on display.
Speaking at the occasion, he described the Super Four draws as a new benchmark for Nigerian football.
Olopade said “I must commend George Aluo and the entire NNL Board for putting together an event like this. This is one of the best draws I have witnessed in Nigeria. I encourage the Board to keep up the good work, because the NSC’s doors will always remain open to support you” .
The DG reserved special praise for the league’s private partners, crediting them for the visible transformation.
Olopade stated “I also want to appreciate Toptier Sports Management, under the leadership of Mrs. Chichi Nwoko, for investing heavily in the league. The results of Toptier’s investment are what we are all enjoying today. If we can have an elaborate and world-class draw like this, I am certain the Super Four is going to be massive.”
Reaffirming the Commission’s mandate, Olopade added: “We are committed to sports development in Nigeria, and we will do our best to ensure that the Nigerian sports industry becomes a force to be reckoned with across the globe.”
The event was attended by key figures in Nigerian football, including NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, Remo Stars Chairman Kunle Soname, and Coach Abdullahi Usman Biffo. Ex-internationals Victor Ikpeba and Daniel Amokachi were also present, adding colour to the event.
All roads now lead to Ikenne, Ogun State, where the NNL Super Four will hold from May 4 to May 8, 2026, at the Remo Stars Stadium.
Four newly promoted NPFL sides — Doma United, Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos, and Ranchers Bees — will compete for the ₦10 million prize and the title of NNL 2025/2026 overall champions.
If the draw was anything to go by, Ikenne is set for a festival of football.
