Nigeria’s 54th Professional League Season Begins Today as Defending Champions Remo Stars Face Rivers United

The stage is set in Ikenne as Remo Stars FC, reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), begin their title defence today, Friday, August 22, 2025.

The Sky Blue Stars open the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight league with a highly anticipated clash against Rivers United at the Remo Stars Stadium, kickoff scheduled for 4:00 pm.

This campaign marks the 36th season since the professionalisation of the NPFL, and Remo Stars step into it with renewed ambition after lifting the league trophy last term.

The 2025/26 NPFL season has 20 teams battling for supremacy across Nigeria, with four privately owned clubs, the highest number since 2019, showcasing the growing influence of private investment in Nigerian football.

Alongside Remo Stars, Ikorodu City, Barau FC, and Kun Khalifat will compete as privately owned outfits.

Full Line-up of Teams for 2025/26 NPFL Season:

• Abia Warriors

• Barau FC

• Bayelsa United

• Bendel Insurance

• El-Kanemi Warriors

• Enugu Rangers

• Enyimba International

• Ikorodu City

• Katsina United

• Kun Khalifat

• Kwara United

• Nasarawa United

• Niger Tornadoes

• Plateau United

• Remo Stars

• Rivers United

• Shooting Stars (3SC)

• Warri Wolves

• Wikki Tourists

Remo Stars won their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after a dramatic 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes last season, with three games to spare.

The title win made Remo Stars the first Southwest club to win the Nigerian top-flight title since Julius Berger’s triumph in 1991.

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