NPFL 2026/27: Nine Matches Set For Super Sunday Showdown

The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will continue on Sunday, August 30, with nine Matchday One fixtures scheduled across various venues.

The new season officially began on Friday, August 28, with Shooting Stars defeating newly promoted Inter Lagos 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The remaining nine fixtures of the opening round will be played on Sunday.

Ikorodu City, who finished fourth in the NPFL in each of the last two seasons, will host newly promoted Ranchers Bees at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan.

Abia Warriors will welcome newly promoted Kun Khalifat, while Barau FC will face Nasarawa United.

Bendel Insurance will host Warri Wolves, while defending champions Rangers will begin their title defence against Katsina United.

Rivers United will take on Plateau United, Kwara United will face Kano Pillars, and Niger Tornadoes will host Enyimba.

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The final fixture of the day will see Doma United entertain Sporting Lagos.

The Matchday One fixtures are:

* Ikorodu City vs Ranchers Bees
* Abia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat
* Barau FC vs Nasarawa United
* Bendel Insurance vs Warri Wolves
* Rangers vs Katsina United
* Rivers United vs Plateau United
* Kwara United vs Kano Pillars
* Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba
* Doma United vs Sporting Lagos

With the season already underway, the remaining Matchday One fixtures will see several clubs begin their campaigns as they target a strong start in the race for the NPFL title and continental qualification.