Clubs Get 16-Day Rest Period as January Transfer Window Opens on New Year’s Day.

NPFL mid-season break

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has officially announced a mid-season pause in the ongoing 2025/26 campaign, giving clubs a much-needed breather during the festive period.

According to reports on December 27, 2025, league activities will halt from December 29, 2025, with action resuming on January 14, 2026, a 16-day break designed for players to rest, clubs to regroup, and handle technical and administrative matters.

This comes as teams intensify their push for the title, continental spots, and survival in what has been a competitive first half of the season.

In addition, the NPFL confirmed the mid-season transfer window will open on January 1, 2026, and close on January 31, 2026. This month-long period allows clubs to sign new players, offload others, and make tactical adjustments ahead of the crucial second half.

The break aligns with the holiday season and coincides with the ongoing AFCON 2025 in Morocco (December 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026), potentially freeing up some domestically-based players to focus on club preparations without immediate league pressure.

With the Super Eagles already advancing to the knockout stage, Nigerian football fans can now shift some attention back to domestic action post-break.

Expect exciting transfers and renewed battles when the NPFL returns in mid-January.