The Nigeria Premier Football League enters its decisive phase with Matchdays 36, 37, and 38 scheduled for May 2026. Matchday 36 takes place on May 3, 2026, featuring Barau FC against Elkanemi Warriors, Niger Tornadoes versus Kwara United, and Enyimba FC hosting Remo Stars. Bayelsa United face Rangers Int'l, Bendel Insurance meet Katsina United, and Ikorodu City take on Wikki Tourists. Rivers United host Abia Warriors, while Kano Pillars visit Kun Khalifat FC and Plateau United play Warri Wolves. Nasarawa United host Shooting Stars on the same matchday.
Matchday 37 is set for May 10, 2026, with Shooting Stars welcoming Barau FC and Elkanemi Warriors facing Niger Tornadoes. Kwara United host Enyimba FC, Remo Stars play Bayelsa United, and Rangers Int'l take on Bendel Insurance. Katsina United host Ikorodu City, Wikki Tourists face Rivers United, and Abia Warriors meet Kun Khalifat FC. Kano Pillars host Warri Wolves, while Nasarawa United welcome Plateau United.
The final matchday, Matchday 38, is scheduled for May 24, 2026. Niger Tornadoes host Shooting Stars, Enyimba FC face Elkanemi Warriors, and Bayelsa United play Kwara United. Bendel Insurance host Remo Stars, Ikorodu City face Rangers Int'l, and Rivers United meet Katsina United. Kun Khalifat FC host Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves welcome Abia Warriors, Plateau United host Kano Pillars, and Barau FC play Nasarawa United.
The final three matchdays feature no direct meetings between the league's top-three placed teams, reducing the likelihood of head-to-head deciders. This staggered fixture list could allow a team to secure a title or continental spot without facing direct rivals on the pitch. No Nigerian or African player is specifically mentioned in the fixture release.
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