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NPFL season opens with 3SC win as Rangers begin title defence

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Summary

The Nigeria Premier Football League has started its 2026/27 season, with Shooting Stars beating Inter Lagos in the opener and Rangers returning as defending champions.

Highlights

  • Shooting Stars beat newly promoted Inter Lagos 2-1 in the season’s opening match at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
  • The remaining nine Matchday 1 fixtures are scheduled for Sunday.
  • Rangers enter the campaign as defending champions after finishing one point ahead of Rivers United last season.
  • The league begins a new commercial phase after a three-year, $7.5 million title sponsorship deal with EuroMatch.
  • A record ₦1 billion prize is set aside for the champions, while 60% of annual sponsorship proceeds will go to participating clubs.

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