Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will kick off on Saturday with four players ruled out of their teams’ fixtures due to suspension.
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The round begins with Bendel Insurance hosting Kun Khalifat FC in Benin City, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 pm.
Ahead of the weekend fixtures, the league confirmed that four players will miss their respective matches after accumulating bookings.
Chisom Chiaha and Usman Aminu are both suspended for Barau FC and will sit out their side’s clash against Abia Warriors.
Bayelsa United will also be without Qudus Olayiwola when they take on Warri Wolves, while Chigozie Chilekwu is unavailable for Remo Stars ahead of their encounter with Nasarawa United.
In the opening fixture, Bendel Insurance will miss Oghenetega Ebetomame for their home game against Kun Khalifat FC.
The rest of the Matchday 30 fixtures will be played on Sunday, with several key encounters lined up across the country. Kwara United will host Enugu Rangers, while El-Kanemi Warriors face Katsina United.
Elsewhere, Shooting Stars SC will welcome Wikki Tourists, Niger Tornadoes take on Kano Pillars, and Enyimba FC battle Plateau United.
Another intriguing tie will see Bayelsa United entertain Warri Wolves, while league leaders Remo Stars host Nasarawa United.
The round will conclude on Monday when Ikorodu City FC face Rivers United.
With the season entering its decisive phase, teams will be eager to secure valuable points as the race for the title, continental tickets, and survival in the NPFL intensifies.
Matchday 30 Fixtures
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Bendel Insurance vs Kun Khalifat FC — 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Kwara United vs Enugu Rangers — 4:00 PM
El‑Kanemi Warriors vs Katsina United — 4:00 PM
Shooting Stars Sports Club vs Wikki Tourists — 4:00 PM
Barau FC vs Abia Warriors — 4:00 PM
Niger Tornadoes vs Kano Pillars — 4:00 PM
Enyimba FC vs Plateau United — 4:00 PM
Bayelsa United vs Warri Wolves — 4:00 PM
Remo Stars vs Nasarawa United — 4:00 PM
Monday, March 16, 2026
Ikorodu City FC vs Rivers United — 4:00 PM
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