The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) resumes this weekend with Matchday 22 fixtures across various centres, highlighted by a mouth-watering clash between Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and Bendel Insurance in Ibadan.
The encounter is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026, with kickoff set for 4:00 pm at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.
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Both sides will be eager to claim maximum points as the league enters a crucial phase of the season.
Shooting Stars will be banking on their strong home form and the backing of their supporters to edge past the visitors.
The Oluyole Warriors have been difficult to beat at home and will see the fixture as an opportunity to further improve their league standing.
Bendel Insurance, however, are expected to provide stern opposition.
The Benin-based side have built a reputation for resilience and tactical discipline of recent and will be targeting a positive result on the road as they continue their push up the table.
Meanwhile, the Matchday 22 fixture between Kwara United and league leaders Rivers United has been postponed.
The game was called off due to Rivers United’s involvement in continental duty, with the Pride of Rivers set to face Power Dynamos of Zambia away in Ndola in the CAF Champions League.
Matchday 22 action gets underway on Saturday, January 24, continues with a packed schedule on Sunday, and concludes on Monday, January 26, as clubs battle for vital points in the title race and the relegation fight.
NPFL Matchday 22 Fixtures at a Glance
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Katsina United vs Plateau United — 3:30 pm
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Wikki Tourist vs Kano Pillars — 4:00 pm
El-Kanemi Warriors vs Ikorodu City — 3:00 pm
Kwara United vs Rivers United — Postponed
Rangers International vs Warri Wolves — 4:00 pm
Shooting Stars (3SC) vs Bendel Insurance — 4:00 pm
Barau FC vs Bayelsa United — 3:30 pm
Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba — 4:00 pm
Abia Warriors vs Nasarawa United — 4:00 pm
Monday, January 26, 2026
Remo Stars vs Kun Khalifat FC — 4:00 pm
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