NPFL: Shooting Stars, Inter Lagos clash in season opener

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NPFL: Shooting Stars, Inter Lagos clash in season opener

Shooting Stars will face Inter Lagos in the opening match of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The Oluyole Warriors, who finished third last season, aim to improve their poor opening-day record, having won just once in their last five league openers. Inter Lagos, newly promoted, hopes to make an immediate impact in their first season in the league.

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