By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Defending champions Rangers will begin their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title defence against Katsina United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday, August 30, Prompt News Online reports.
The Flying Antelopes won the NPFL title for the ninth time last season.
Shooting Stars and newly promoted Inter Lagos will kick off the new campaign at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Friday, August 28.
The South-West derby will be Inter Lagos’ first-ever game in the Nigerian top flight following their promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) last season.
The remaining Matchday One fixtures will be played across different venues on Sunday, August 30.
Full Fixtures
Ikorodu City FC vs Ranchers Bees
Abia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat FC
Barau FC vs Nasarawa United
Bendel Insurance vs Warri Wolves
Enugu Rangers vs Katsina United
Rivers United vs Plateau United FC
Kwara United vs Kano Pillars
Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba FC
Shooting Stars vs Inter Lagos
Doma United vs Sporting Lagos
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