NPFL competition, also known as Glo Premier League, were drawn at a
ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday evening.
Kano Pillars, the 2013/2014 Nigeria Professional Football League
champions, will begin their campaign for a fourth consecutive title
against Heartland FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Imo State.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that fixtures for the 2014/2015
NPFL competition, also known as Glo Premier League, were drawn at a
ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday evening.
The draws ceremony reaffirmed that the Nigerian top-flight league
would kick off on March 7 as earlier scheduled, in spite of the
upcoming general elections.
In other fixtures, last season's runners-up and 2014 Federation Cup
holders, Enyimba International FC of Aba, are home to Akwa United FC
of Uyo.
There will also be the clash of the newly-promoted sides when Wikki
Tourists of Bauchi host the Ibadan-based Shooting Stars FC.
Last season's Cup finalists, Dolphins of Port Harcourt, will play
hosts to Kwara United who are making a return to top-flight football.
The opening day matches will be held on March 7 and March 8.
Below is the full schedule for the 2014/2015 NPFL season in Week One:
Enyimba International vs Akwa United
Wikki Tourists vs Shooting Stars
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Nasarawa United
Sharks FC vs Sunshine Stars
Dolphins FC vs Kwara United
Giwa FC vs Abia Warriors
Heartland FC vs Kano Pillars
Bayelsa United vs Lobi Stars
Gabros International FC vs Warri Wolves
FC Taraba vs Rangers International.
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