# Nigeria Premier Football League season start

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-premier-football-league-season-start
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:34:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2026/2027 Euromatch–NPFL season commenced with mixed results for several clubs.

In the opening match, Kwara United and Kano Pillars played to a 2-2 draw. Kano Pillars established an early two-goal lead, including a strike by Shola Abdulraheem, but Kwara United managed to fight back to equalize. Kwara United head coach Suleiman Ashifat noted the performance showed promise for a squad that has integrated 16 new players.

By matchday two, Kano Pillars secured a 3-2 victory over Niger Tornadoes. In other league action, Plateau United earned its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Kwara United. Nasarawa United also recorded a 1-0 win against Bendel Insurance, while Kun Khalifat FC and Barau FC ended in a 0-0 draw.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: NPFL Matchday 2: Kano Pillars defeat Niger Tornadoes as Plateau United win

Kano Pillars defeated Niger Tornadoes 3-2 in the NPFL, while Plateau United secured a 1-0 win over Kwara United. Kwara United coach Dele Aiyenugba praised new Malian goalkeeper Khalifa Quattara.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/npfl-matchday-2-kano-pillars-defeat-niger-tornadoes-as-plateau-united-win

### 2026-08-31: Kwara United and Kano Pillars draw 2-2 in NPFL opener

Kwara United and Kano Pillars drew 2-2 in their Euromatch–NPFL season opener, featuring a comeback from the home side and an emotional goal by former Kwara player Shola Abdulraheem.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kwara-united-and-kano-pillars-draw-2-2-in-npfl-opener

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Cite as: Nigeria Premier Football League season start. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-premier-football-league-season-start