By Afolabi Mustapha
Ebugu Rangers will begin the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a home clash against Katsina United, Ribs Media reports.
It was one of the fixtures released by the league body on Friday, the encounter which will be one of the Matchday One fictures for the 2026/2027 season will take place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday, 30 August, 2026.
The Flying Antelopes won the title for the ninth time last season.
10 times champions, Enyimba FC will be guest to Niger Tornadoes in another opening day fixture at the Bako Kotangora Stadium in Minna.
Meanwhile, South West derby between former champions Shooting Stars and one of the new boys, Inter Lagos will herald the new season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan on 28th of August.
It will be Inter Lagos’ first-ever top-flight game following their promotion from the Nigeria National League, NNL, last season.
The remaining matchday one encounter will hold across different venues on Sunday, 30 August, 2026.
Matchday One fixtures:
Ikorodu City vs Ranchers Bees
Abia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat
Barau FC vs Nasarawa United
Insurance FC vs Warri Wolves
Enugu Rangers vs Katsina United
Rivers United vs Plateau United
Kwara United vs Kano Pillars
Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba
Shooting Stars vs Inter Lagos
Doma United vs Sporting Lagos
