NBSL 2026 Round One Fixtures Unveiled

The fixtures for the 2026 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Round One have been released ahead of Matchday One, with teams bracing for an exciting start on Friday in Sallah celebration atmosphere for the fans to enjoy the opening of the new NBSL season.

Action kicks off with three fixtures, including a clash involving BAM Projects Beach Soccer Club (BSC) and Jigawa BSC. Also in action, 2022 champions Kada BSC will face Niger BSC, while record holders Kebbi Fishers BSC take on Ibom BSC in another standout tie.

On Saturday, defending champions Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors begin their title defence against Ibom BSC. The day will also feature more thrilling encounters, including Niger BSC versus Jigawa Golden Stars BSC, Anambra BSW against Kada BSC, and a highly anticipated Kebbi derby between Kebbi Fishers BSC and BAM Projects BSC.

The final matchday on Sunday promises more excitement, with Jigawa Golden Stars BSC taking on Kada BSC, while Niger BSC face Ibom BSC. BAM Projects BSC will battle Anambra BSW, and Kebbi Fishers BSC square up against Kada BSC in a clash of former champions.

This season marks the sixth edition of the league since its inception in 2021. Kebbi Fishers BSC remain the most successful side with three titles (2021, 2023, 2024), while Kada BSC (2022) and Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors (2025) have each lifted the trophy once.

With top teams set to collide, fans can expect an action-packed opening round of beach soccer.

NBSL 2026 FIRST ROUND FIXTURES.

Day 1:

1. BAM PROJECTS BSC VS JIGAWA GS BSC

2. KADA BSC VS NIGER BSC

3. IBOM BSC VS KEBBI FISHERS BSC

4. ANAMBRA BSW (BYE)

DAY 2:

1. IBOM BSC BSC VS ANAMBRA BSW

2. NIGER BSC VS JIGAWA GS BSC

3. ANAMBRA BSW VS KADA BSC

4. KEBBI FISHERS BSC VS BAM PROJECTS BSC

DAY 3:

1. JIGAWA GS BSC VS KADA BSC

2. NIGER BSC VS IBOM BSC

3. BAM PROJECTS BSC VS ANAMBRA BSW

4. KEBBI FISHERS BSC VS KADA BSC

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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