The League Management Company (LMC) has announced date for the commencement of 2021/2022 Professional Football League (NPFL).
LMC announced 17th December, 2021 as the commencement date. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to the fixtures, the matchday one of the new season will see reigning champions Akwa United welcome Kano Pillars, while United welcome Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan to the Patanmi stadium in Gombe.
In Makurdi giants Lobi Stars will host Rivers United which will see Lobi Stars Manager Eddy Dombraye lead his side against his state for the first time in many years.
The first oriental derby match of the new season will see Enyimba FC played host to their arch-rivals Abia Warriors in Aba, while Enugu Rangers (Rangers international) travel to Katsina to face the “Changi boys” Katsina United.
Niger Tornadoes and Plateau United will slug it out at their temporary home ground in Kaduna, whole Sunshine Stars will face their former manager Kabiru Dogo and Fuad Ekelojuoti in the Akure Township Stadium.
Another matchday one fixture will see Kwara United host Dakkada in Ilorin, while the Olukoya boys MFM FC will host regional rivals Remo Stars at the Agege Stadium.
The solid miners Nasarawa United will travel to Owerri to face Heartland for the last matchday of the league.
