The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2024/25 season will kick off on Saturday, 31 August, in a novel way.
On matchday 1, defending champions Enugu Rangers will take on FA Cup winners El Kanemi Warriors.
This season’s kickoff marks a significant departure from the past when the league’s commencement was often delayed. The match will also serve as the Community Shield of sorts. If the match ends in a draw, penalties will determine the winner, but a point apiece for the league will suffice for both teams.
With a renewed sense of purpose and determination, the NPFL is poised to significantly impact Nigerian football as Rangers and El-Kanemi Warriors prepare for the start of the season with high expectations.
The Flying Antelopes will aim to replicate the success of the last two NPFL champions, Enyimba and Rivers United, who both began their title defences with victories.
Rangers will also aspire to go one step further by becoming the first club to win…