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Nigeria Premier League Announces 2026/27 Season Kickoff Date for August 27-29

Nigeria Premier League Announces 2026/27 Season Kickoff Date for August 27-29

The Nigeria Premier Football League has tentatively set August 27-29 as the start date for the 2026/27 season following a joint stakeholders meeting.

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The Nigeria Premier Football League has set the weekend of August 27 to 29 as the tentative kickoff date for the 2026/27 season following a joint stakeholders meeting. The exact date may be subject to change. No further details were provided about the upcoming season.

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