The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has now confirmed that Beyond Limits Football Academy will not be featuring in the new league season (2024/2025).
This decision was based on the issue of the conflict of ownership where Beyond Limits Football Academy and Remo Stars are operated and owned by a single individual and where Remo Stars is already a club participating in the NPFL.
This situation breaches Rule B11. Rule 4 of the NPFL Framework and Rules to that effect, which prohibits such duplication of interests.
Heartland FC Takes Over Vacant Slot
According to MikeThePunter, the slot provided for Beyond Limits Football Academy has been relinquished to Heartland FC.
This is in compliance with Rule A5.2, which provides the conditions that need to be met for a club to join the NPFL.
Heartland FC was relegated the previous season but met all the NPFL board requirements and was the only club interested invacating the position.
Clarification on Slot Assignment
NPFL has stated that no slot-buying transactions took place as such practices are unlawful under the existing league regulations.
The board used its permission as provided by the league’s constitution and the Rules of the Running of Competitions and Matches to come up with this decision in the best interest of the competition.
The NPFL also reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that all decisions made are made with the utmost fairness, integrity, and professionalism and to the highest standards of the league and all its stakeholders.
