By: Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri
Enugu, Nigeria – The highly anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024/2025 season begins today, with a thrilling match between defending champions Rangers International FC and President Federation Cup Champions El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.
The match, scheduled for 4:00 PM, promises to be an exciting encounter as Rangers International seeks to defend their title against a formidable opponent. With an impressive record of never dropping points against El-Kanemi Warriors in their last two decades of hosting them, Rangers International is poised for a strong start to the season.
However, El-Kanemi Warriors is not to be underestimated, and they will be looking to cause an upset. The match will be broadcast live on StarTimes from 4 pm, allowing fans to catch all the action.
The rest of the Match Day 1 fixtures will take place next week, featuring exciting matches such as Kwara United vs. Niger Tornadoes, Beyond Limits vs. Enyimba and Kano Pillars vs. Ikorodu City.