NPFL 2025/26 Season Kicks Off August 22

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The highly anticipated 2025/26 season of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) is set to begin on August 22, sparking excitement among football fans and stakeholders nationwide.

Chairman of the league, Honorable Gbenga Elegbeleye announced the kick off date in Abuja on Friday.

2024/25 season marked a remarkable campaign as the league ended the same months as others across Europe aligning to the mainframe calendar.

Remo Stars won their maiden title the same day Liverpool were confirmed as English Premier League winners.

Supporters can mark their calendars for the return of Nigeria’s premier football action, with expectations high for another thrilling season of top-tier competition.

More details, including the full fixture list, broadcast arrangements, and key player registration deadlines, will be announced in the coming weeks.

These updates will be crucial for clubs, players, and fans alike as they prepare for the season ahead.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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