Nigeria National League (NNL) Chairman George Aluo has lauded the impressive performances of the four newly promoted clubs in the opening fixtures of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
Speaking, Aluo emphasized that the results reflect the strength and competitiveness of the NNL.
“It’s a wonderful performance by the four teams that gained promotion at the end of last season,” Aluo remarked.
“Warri Wolves defeated Katsina United away, Wikki Tourists beat Plateau United, Kun Khalifat held Rangers International to a goalless draw, and Barau FC also drew 0-0 with Enyimba in Kano. It was a good way to start.”
He advised the newly promoted sides to maintain focus as the long 38-match season unfolds.
In other match-day one results:
• Remo Stars played a 1-1 draw with Rivers United.
• Elkanemi Warriors secured a 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance, while a first-half goal from Paul Samson, was all Abia Warriors needed to edged out Kano Pillars
• Shooting Stars suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Bayelsa United in Ibadan.
• Rangers International forced Kun Khalifat FC to a goalless draw, as did Kwara United against Ikorodu City.
• Barau FC and Enyimba FC played to a 0-0 draw.
• Katsina United fell 0-1 to Warri Wolves.
Aluo’s praise underscores the increasing competitiveness between Nigeria’s top-flight teams and highlights the readiness of NNL clubs to compete at the highest level.
