TVC E, SPORTS – Excitement returns to Nigeria this weekend as the new league season resumes with some high profile games to look forward to.
Plateau United kick start proceedings on Saturday with a home tie against Niger Tornadoes.
Defending champions Enyimba will hope to get on the front foot as they travel to Portharcourt on Sunday to face Rivers United, who were formerly known as Dolphins.
Sunshine Stars host in-form Akwa United in Akure in one of the star games of the opening round. Kano Pillars welcome Rangers in another star match.
Lagos fans now have weekends to look forward to as Ikorodu United and MFM FC are back in the top flight. MFM travel to Nasarawa United while Ikorodu United host Abia Warriors at Onikan stadium.
Other Fixtures will see Kadiri Ikhana’s Shooting stars take on Lobi Stars while Heartland play warri Wolves.