2025/26 NPFL Season to Kick Off August 22
Last update: August 18, 2025
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Full list of 20 clubs unveiled for 54th league edition.
The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will officially begin on Friday, August 22, with 20 teams set to compete for the title in what promises to be another thrilling campaign.
This season marks the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight football league and the 36th since it became professional.
CBI News reports that the opening fixture will see defending champions Remo Stars FC face Rivers United FC at the Remo Stars Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Notably, this season will feature four privately owned club the highest since 2019.
They are Remo Stars, Ikorodu City, Barau FC, and Kun Khalifat.
The 20 teams competing in the 2025/26 NPFL season are:
- Abia Warriors
- Barau FC
- Bayelsa United
- Bendel Insurance
- El-Kanemi Warriors
- Enugu Rangers
- Enyimba International
- 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
