The official NPFL fixture feed lists Shooting Stars against Inter Lagos for Friday 28 August, followed by nine matches on Sunday 30 August. The schedule gives Nigeria’s top flight a clear opening-weekend shape rather than a placeholder calendar.
The Sunday programme includes Rivers United against Plateau United, Doma United against Sporting Lagos and Niger Tornadoes against Enyimba. For the promoted teams, the first round immediately tests squad depth and the ability to translate lower-division momentum into top-flight points.
Premium Times has reported that the new season is tied to a proposed ₦1 billion champions’ prize, but competition administration and payment details should be followed through official league updates. PitchNaija will keep kick-off changes and results tied to the NPFL’s own fixture feed.