The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is poised to resume its 2024/2025 season on January 25, 2025, following a three-week mid-season break.
This break also marked the opening of the transfer window, allowing clubs to bolster their squads as they prepare for the second half of the season.
As the league prepares to kick off again, Remo Stars lead the table with an impressive 36 points, having secured 11 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in the first half of the season.
Close behind are Rivers United, who sit in second place with 34 points. The competition is heating up as teams vie for supremacy in what promises to be an exciting second stanza.
The first matches of the resumed season will feature several intriguing matchups, including:
January 25, 2025:
Abia Warriors vs. Bayelsa United
Kwara United vs. Shooting Stars
Nasarawa United vs. Katsina United
Rangers International vs. Niger Tornadoes
Sunshine Stars vs. Ikorodu City
January 26, 2025:
Kano Pillars vs. El Kanemi
Akwa United vs. Remo Stars
Heartland vs. Lobi Stars
Plateau United vs. Rivers United
January 27, 2025:
Bendel vs. Enyimba
With the resumption of play, clubs are eager to continue their campaigns and improve their standings. The NPFL has confirmed that this season will run its normal full matchdays without any abridged format, ensuring that each team competes in a total of 38 matches throughout the season.
As fans eagerly anticipate the return of competitive football, the NPFL aims to maintain momentum and excitement in Nigerian football, showcasing local talent and fostering a vibrant sporting culture across the nation.
