NPFL 2020/2021 Season to resume December 6

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The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will resume on the 6th of December.

The League's management Company (LMC) yesterday released a detailed fixture for the 2020/2021 season.

 

According to the fixture the new season is expected to end on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

 

Matchday 1 will see eight time champions Enyimba host Abia Warriors at the Aba Township stadium while two times AITEO Cup champions Akwa United will be entangled in a derby with neighbours Dakkada FC at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium 

 

Next up for The Elephants of Aba on matchday 2 is a tricky trip to Ilorin where they will face Kwara United on matchday 2.

 

Other opening day fixtures sees four time-champions Kano Pillars play away to Adamawa United in Gombe while MFM FC will play their opening game of the season against Warri Wolves at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

 

CAF Confederation Cup campaigners Rivers United will test their wits against Enugu Rangers in an Oriental derby while FC IfeanyiUbah might play their opening game at the Aba or the refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.

 

 Plateau United will begin their campaign against Kwara United in Bauchi.

 

Others fixtures see Nasarawa United host Wikki Tourists in Markurdi while Jigawa Golden Stars welcome Sunshine Stars in Katsina.

 

Katsina United will welcome Heartland FC while Rivers United will host Enugu Rangers, IfeanyiUbah will also face Lobi Stars in About or Benin according to the opening day fixture.

 

 

 

The LMC had accredited and approved only 13 stadia across the country. Hence, most teams will be playing away from thier traditional home ground. 

 

 

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