The fixture for the Nigeria Premier League was made yesterday by the league stakeholders, with all club representatives in attendance. The People’s Elephant will begin their title defense against the Benin Arsenal in the match day one fixture.
Enyimba, who is without the CAF Champions League football, after crashing out from the tournament on Sunday following a goalless draw against Libya giant Al Ahly Benghazi on their turf in Aba, will have nothing distracting them from defending the title.
Another match to watch out for in the match day one fixture is the game between Rivers United and Remo Stars, the Sky Blues boys will travel to the 40,000-capacity Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.
Debutant, Sporting Lagos will begin their NPL journey away at Gombe when they take on Gombe United.
Matchday 1 fixture as released by Interim Management Company.
Bayelsa United 🆚 Akwa United
Shooting Stars 🆚 Plateau United
Abia Warriors 🆚 Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba Int’l 🆚 Bendel Insurance
Rivers United 🆚 Remo Stars
Katsina United 🆚 Kwara United
Sunshine Stars 🆚 Kano Pillars
Heartland FC 🆚 Lobi Stars
Sporting Lagos 🆚 Gombe United
Rangers United 🆚 Doma United
The 2023-24 Nigeria Premier League will officially commence next month, the organizers also have put plans in place to televise about 90% of the matches from the various.
