Holders Rangers will begin the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a home clash against El-Kanemi Warriors.

The draw for the 2024–25 season was conducted at the NPFL Annual General Assembly in Lagos on Tuesday.

The new season will kick off on Saturday, August 31.

Rangers won the NPFL title for the eighth time last season.

El-Kanemi Warriors are making a return to the top flight following their promotion from Nigeria National League, NNL, last term.

Aliyu Zubairu’s side also won the 2024 President Federation Cup title.

FULL MATCH DAY ONE FIXTURES

Abia Warriors vs Remo Stars

Beyond Limits vs Enyimba

Rangers vs El Kanemi Warriors

Lobi Stars vs Akwa Utd

Kwara Utd vs Niger Tornadoes

Bendel Insurance vs Rivers Utd

Kano Pillars vs Ikorodu City

Sunshine Stars vs Bayelsa Utd

Nasarawa Utd vs Shooting Stars

Plateau Utd vs Katsina United

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