2025/26 NPFL Season Kicks Off Friday: Full List of 20 Teams

20 teams will compete in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, scheduled to kick off on Friday, August 22, 2025.

This season, marking the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight football league and the 36th since its professionalisation, promises an exciting campaign under its current branding.

The 2025/26 NPFL will kick off on Friday with the opening match between defending champions Remo Stars FC and Rivers United FC. The match will commence at 4:00 pm in Remo Stars Stadium.

Among teams playing in the NPFL are four privately owned clubs—the highest since 2019. The clubs are Remo Stars, Ikorodu City, Barau FC, and Kun Khalifat.

All 20 teams competing in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season are

Abia Warriors

Barau

Bayelsa United

Bendel Insurance

El-Kanemi Warriors

Enugu Rangers

Enyimba

Ikorodu City

Kano Pillars

Katsina United

Kun Khalifat

Kwara United

Nasarawa United

Niger Tornadoes

Plateau United

Remo Stars

Rivers United

Shooting Stars

Warri Wolves

Wikki Tourists

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