Shooting Stars To Host Inter Lagos as NPFL 2026/2027 Kicks Off

The 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season will kick off on August 28, with former champions Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, of Ibadan hosting newly promoted Inter Lagos at the Adamasingba Stadium.

The fixture was confirmed during the NPFL Annual General Meeting and draws held ahead of the new season.

Other opening-week fixtures will see nine-time champions Rangers International face Katsina United, while Ikorodu City welcome returnees Ranchers Bees to Lagos.

Abia Warriors will take on Kun Khalifat, while Barau FC will battle Nasarawa United in a northern derby.

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In Benin, Bendel Insurance will host Warri Wolves, Rivers United welcome Plateau United, while Kwara United face Kano Pillars at the Ilorin Township Stadium.

Nine-time champions Enyimba will also begin their campaign away to Niger Tornadoes, while the fixture involving Doma United completes the opening-week schedule.

Speaking at the AGM, Chairman of the NPFL Gbenga Elegbeleye assured that the league board is committed to delivering an improved season and ensuring that the best team emerges as champions.

He added that players’ welfare and infrastructure remain priorities as the league seeks to become more attractive to sponsors and football fans.

With 3SC and Inter Lagos set to set the ball rolling in Ibadan on August 28, all other fixtures in the opening week will be played on August 30.