Violence in football is common across the world, which is not different in Nigeria. Such instances of violence are frequent in a league in Nigeria where the home teams often deploy means to win at all costs.
Desperation for victory, desperation for points, particularly for teams that want to finish first and avoid relegation engage on.

Today marked the beginning of the 54th season of Nigeria’s league.
Where current champions Remo Stars played a 1-1 draw against Rivers and others, it will start on Sunday at 16::00 GMT. The league management board declared that the 2025/26 season will commence on August 22, 2025, and will be completed on May 24, 2026. This is to maintain a calendar we have now established from the last season”.

All 20 teams competing in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season are

Rivers United

Shooting Stars

Warri Wolves

Wikki Tourists

Bayelsa United

Bendel Insurance

El-Kanemi Warriors

Enugu Rangers

Enyimba

Katsina United

Kun Khalifat

Kwara United

Nasarawa United

Niger Tornadoes

Plateau United

Remo Stars

Abia Warriors

Barau

This year’s edition was witnessed. Four private clubs are Remo Stars, Ikorodu City, Barau FC, and Kun Khalifat, which is the highest since
2019.
With the approach of the league management board, this year’s edition will witness different well-manned leagues. Watch out for good games between

Niger tornadoes vs Nasarawa United
Kwara United vs Ikorodu City
Abia Warrior vs Kano pillars
Wikki Tourists vs Plateau United
Enugu Rangers vs KHALIFAH
Katsina United vs Warri Wolves
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Bendel
Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United
Barau vs Enyimba.