There are overall 20 teams that compete for the title every year between December and July. SofaScore tracks live football scores and Professional League table, results, statistics and top scorers. In the 21/22 season, among the most popular teams in Professional League for online searches are Enyimba, Rivers United, Akwa United. To follow today’s games and other active leagues, please visit the main page for all competitions in Nigeria.
Competition format of Professional League
The first edition of the Professional League took place in 1972 when the first league winner was Mighty Jets. The teams are placed in 3 tables, with a promotion and relegation system for the best and worst-performing teams. Each team plays overall 454 games in one season and the winner is the team that has the most points at the end of the season. The top 2 teams qualify for the Champions League main tournament or preliminary qualifications. Additional 2 teams qualify for CAF Confederation Cup tournament or preliminary qualifications.
Top scorers and goals
The average number of goals in the league for season 21/22 is 2.02 per game.
Top 7 important questions about Professional League
#1 Which team is the current titleholder in Professional League?
The current titleholder in Professional League is Akwa United.
#2 What rank of competition is Professional League in Nigeria?
Professional League is the level 1 division in Nigeria.
#3 How many rounds are played each season in Professional League?
Overall 38 rounds are played in Professional League each season.
#4 How many goals are scored on average in Professional League in 21/22?
The average number of goals in Professional League is 2.02 per game in 21/22.
#5 Is there a playoff round in Professional League after the regular season?
There isn't a playoff competition after the regular season in Professional League.
#6 When does the Professional League start and when does it finish?
The Professional League usually starts in December and ends in July.
#7 How many groups are there in Professional League competition?
The teams in Professional League are placed in 3 groups.
