Nigeria champions begin title defence

Fixtures for the week - one encounters of the new nigerian football season have been released.The

defending champions, Kano Pillars will begin their quest for the title defence when they visit Wikki

 tourists in Bauchi while last season's runners up and nigeria's most glorious side,Rangers  international of Enugu will host 6 times title holders, Enyimba FC of Aba in a titanic battle which decides who wins the oriental derby.

Kano Pillars



During draws held at Abuja, Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) was adopted as the new name for the championship. It was formerly called Nigeria Premier

League (NPL). The organisers are also planning to shorten the league's calendar due to late commencement but a stiff opposition has been mounted by club proprietors who demand full calendar season.