The Nigerian Premier League debutant, Sporting Lagos will play host to Gombe United on Saturday, September 9 in Lagos to commence their campaign in the nation’s football elite league.
In a draw conducted immediately after the Inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday, August 29 at the Sandralia Hotel, Jabi, Abuja, Sporting Lagos are paired to trade tackles with Gombe on the day one of the league.
Also, Enyimba Football Club, the defending champions of Nigeria Professional Football League will trade tackle with Bendel Insurance in the opener of the 2023/2024 season at the Enyimba Stadium Aba, while Bayelsa United will also host Akwa United.
Shooting Stars and Plateau United will lock horns inside the main-bowl of Adamasingba Stadium to determine who will come out victorious.
Abia Warriors another pride of Abians will try to crush visiting Niger Tornadoes at home.
On the same day, it will be a day of supremacy when Rivers United as they play host to Remo Stars. In faraway Katsina, Katsina United will welcome Kwara United from Ilorin, while Sunshine Stars will try to take the shine away from Kano Pillars.
It will also be a day when Heartland will try all things possible to defeat Makurdi’s Lobi Stars.
Rangers United will show why they are the experienced side in the Premier League when they display their football artistry to Doma United in Enugu.
Awka United will also travel to Bayelsa to have a date with Bayelsa United.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 NPFL FIXTURES
Bayelsa United vs Akwa United
Shooting Stars vs Plateau United
Abia Warriors Vs Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba Int’l vs Bendel Insurance
Rivers United vs Remo Stars
Katsina United vs Kwara United
Sunshine Stars vs Kano Pillars
Heartland FC vs Lobi Stars
Sporting Lagos Vs Gombe United
Rangers United Vs Doma United
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