Nigerian fans create rival football league on Twitter

    By Milena Veselinovic, for CNN

    Updated 1159 GMT (1959 HKT) November 23, 2015

    The Twitter Premier League (TPL) is not run as a business, but has attracted some big name sponsors.
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    The Twitter Premier League (TPL) is not run as a business, but has attracted some big name sponsors.
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    The Twitter Premier League recruits players over social media.
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    The Twitter Premier League recruits players over social media.
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    It was started by a group of friends who wanted to take their online conversations about the game to the pitch, and have some fun along the way.
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    It was started by a group of friends who wanted to take their online conversations about the game to the pitch, and have some fun along the way.
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    Twitter Premier League events are not limited to football only - there are food stalls, DJs and organizers say the social aspect is nearly important as the game.
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    Twitter Premier League events are not limited to football only - there are food stalls, DJs and organizers say the social aspect is nearly important as the game.
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    Spectators still watch with abated breath to see if their team will win.
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    Spectators still watch with abated breath to see if their team will win.
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    Two female teams play in the league - the Panthers and the Tsarinas.