NPFL orders simultaneous kick-off time for matchday 37 fixtures

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has directed that all matchday 37 fixtures should kick-off at the same time.

The penultimate games of the 2024/25 season will start at 3:00 pm across different centres on Sunday.

Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi, said the directive is consistent with the policy of ensuring sporting fairness to all participating clubs.

“We earlier directed that for the trophy presentation ceremony in Ikenne, the fixture should Kick-off at 3:00 pm for safety reasons,” Owumi stated

“After extensive assessment of all the fixtures which impacts the outcome for continental slots and relegation survival, we resolved to set a uniform Kick-off time for all.”

Remo Stars have already been crowned champions, and will receive the trophy after Sunday’s home tie against Ikorodu.

The race for second and third place is tough with a number of clubs still battling for a place on the continent.

The relegation battle is also intense with some clubs still fighting for their survival.

Lobi Stars have already been relegated to the Nigeria National League, NNL.

NPFL orders simultaneous kick-off time for matchday 37 fixtures