Michael Odetunde
The second week of the Euro-Match NPFL 2026/27 season will take centre stage this weekend as teams battle to recover from disappointing opening-day results, while others look to build on their winning starts.
In Lagos, newly promoted sides Inter Lagos and Doma United will lock horns, with Inter Lagos welcoming Doma United to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Inter Lagos, who suffered defeat to Shooting Stars in their opening fixture, will be hoping to secure their first victory in the top flight when they face Doma United.
Savannah Tigers, who began their campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Sporting Lagos, will be looking to maintain their winning momentum when they travel to Centre Excellence.
On Sunday, Ranchers Bees will welcome Abia Warriors in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.
The Kaduna-based side suffered defeat against Ikorodu City in their return to the top flight after 22 years and will be hoping to punch above their weight against Abia Warriors.
Kun Khalifat, who secured a valuable point away to Abia Warriors on the opening day, will be at home against Barau as both sides trade tackles.
Meanwhile, Nasarawa United, following their opening-day defeat to Barau, will welcome Kennedy Boboye’s Bendel Insurance to Lafia.
In Jos, Plateau United and Kwara United will renew hostilities in the first North Central derby of the campaign.
Gbenga Ogunbote’s Plateau United, playing in front of their home supporters, will be aiming to bounce back from their opening-day defeat to Kwara United, while the Harmony Boys will be hoping to maintain their impressive start to the season.
Kano Pillars, who threw away a two-goal lead against Kwara United in the season opener in Ilorin, will need maximum concentration when they host Niger Tornadoes at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
Meanwhile, the fixtures involving Warri Wolves against Rangers, Katsina United versus Rivers United, and Enyimba against 3SC have been rescheduled due to the involvement of Rangers, Rivers United and 3SC in CAF competitions.
The Lagos derby between Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City, which was scheduled for Friday, September 4, has also been rescheduled to September 30 due to political events at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
