NPFL rolls out fixtures for season opener

By Tosin Omojola –

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season will kick off on August 22, as earlier announced by the league body.

This was confirmed on Monday in Abuja during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NPFL, where the opening fixtures for the new season were unveiled.

According to the matchday one fixtures released by the NPFL, defending champions Remo Stars of Ikenne will host last season’s runners-up, Rivers United, in a mouth-watering encounter.

New entrants Barau FC and Kun Khalifa, as well as returning sides Wikki Tourists and Warri Wolves, are set for tough introductions in the elite division.

Owerri-based Kun Khalifa will travel to Enugu to face Rangers International, while Barau FC will welcome Enyimba FC in their top-flight debut.

Wikki Tourists will mark their return with a home clash against Plateau United, while Warri Wolves will be on the road against Katsina United.

In other fixtures, Abia Warriors will host Kano Pillars, Ikorodu United will visit Kwara United, and El-Kanemi Warriors will engage Bendel Insurance in Maiduguri.

Shooting Stars will play at home against Bayelsa United, while Niger Tornadoes will welcome Nasarawa United.