NPFL 2025/26 Season Kicks Off with Remo Stars vs Rivers United as Matchday 1 Fixtures Unveiled.

NPFL 25/26 Season Kicks Off: Full Matchday 1 Fixtures Revealed

The wait is over! The 2025/26 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season officially kicks off today, promising fans across the country another thrilling campaign of top-flight football.

Matchday 1 begins on Friday, August 22, with a blockbuster curtain-raiser as Remo Stars host Rivers United at 4:00 PM. Both sides will be eager to set the tone early with a strong performance.

The action then shifts into full gear on Sunday, August 24, with nine mouthwatering clashes all scheduled for 4:00 PM:

Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars

El-Kanemi Warriors vs Insurance FC

Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United

Niger Tornadoes vs Nasarawa United

Wikki Tourists vs Plateau United

Kwara United vs Ikorodu City

Rangers Int’l vs Kun Khalifat FC

Katsina United vs Warri Wolves

Barau FC vs Enyimba FC


With giants like Enyimba, Rangers, and Kano Pillars all in action, and new boys Kun Khalifat FC and Barau FC looking to make their mark, fans are in for a weekend of drama, goals, and rivalries reignited.

The NPFL is back let the games begin!