The 2021–22

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was the 51st season of Nigeria's top-flight

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league and the 32nd since attaining professionalism. The season started on 17 December 2021 and was concluded on 17 July 2022. This season saw Shooting Stars returning to the top-flight after a four-year hiatus, likewise

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who won the

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play-offs. They were also joined by

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and

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after securing promotion from the second division.

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were the defending champions. On 25 June 2022, Rivers United won their first league title with 4 matches to spare.

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were relegated for the first time in 20 years. This occurred as a result of the team suffering a six point deduction from the league committee and the club's poor form during the season, they were joined by MFM, Heartland and Katsina United.

secured a continental ticket for the first time in the club's history.

Teams information

Clubs

*Note: ''Several clubs played home matches at other stadiums due to their regular stadia not meeting the league requirements or being banished by the LMC.''

Managerial changes

''Not including interim management.''

League table

Results

Positions by round

Results by matches played

Statistics

Scoring

Top scorers

Hat-tricks

;Notes
(H) – Home team

References

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