BREAKING: NNL Sets October 31 Kick-Off Date for 2026/27 Season
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the kick-off date for the 2026/27 league season.
The new campaign will begin with a star match between Heartland FC and Crown FC, while all other Matchday 1 fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of November 7.
The NNL has also released the proposed groupings for the new season, with 34 clubs divided into four conferences.
Conferences A and B have nine teams each, while Conferences C and D have eight teams each.
Conference A:
Remo Stars FC, Edel FC, Godswill Akpabio United FC, Ikorodu City FA, Stormers SC, Heartland FC, Crown FC, Sunshine Stars FC and OYC FC.
Conference B:
Beyond Limits FA, Solution FC, Akwa United FC, Smart City FC, Abakaliki FC, Right2Win FC, Dokkall Khairu FC, Ekiti United FC and Bayelsa United FC.
Conference C:
El-Kanemi Warriors FC, DMD FC, FC Basira, NeuroSpark FC, Kebbi United FC, Adamawa United FC, Jigawa Golden Stars FC and Junior Danburam FC.
Conference D:
Yobe Desert Stars FC, Wikki Tourists FC, Lobi Stars FC, ABS FC, Sokoto United FC, Bichi First FC, Kada Warriors FC and Mighty Jets Feeder.
The proposed groupings are part of the league’s preparations for the new season.
Clubs are expected to step up their preparations ahead of the October 31 kick-off as the NNL gets ready for another competitive campaign.
Further details, including the full fixtures, are expected to be released by the league organisers.
