NPFL: NFF President Gusau affirms August 22 kick-off date for new season

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has reiterated that there will be no change to the kick-off date for the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season.

Gusau disclosed this at the NPFL 2025/26 pre-season seminar in Lafia on Friday.

He said it is a positive development that the league calendar now aligns with that of European clubs.

“When we came on board, we had no choice but to opt for an abridged league. This paved the way for achieving uniformity, as our league ended in May last season,” Gusau stated in his address.

“This season, too, we will start on August 22 as scheduled.”

Defending champions Remo Stars will square up against Rivers United in the opening fixture of the new season.

The season is expected to climax in May 2025.

NPFL: NFF President Gusau affirms August 22 kick-off date for new season