The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League returns to action on Wednesday, September 23, with Matchday 5 fixtures scheduled across nine centres as clubs look to strengthen their positions on the table.
Among the headline fixtures is Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos at the Enyimba Stadium. The nine-time champions are searching for a response after suffering a third consecutive defeat, including a 1–0 home loss to Inter Lagos on Matchday 4. Sporting Lagos, meanwhile, will arrive looking to build on their recent form.
At the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars host Inter Lagos, while defending champions Rangers International face Ranchers Bees at the Awka Township Stadium. Other Wednesday fixtures include Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City, Kwara United vs Nasarawa United, Barau FC vs Abia Warriors, Shooting Stars vs Katsina United, Doma United vs Plateau United and Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves.
The Matchday 5 programme will conclude on Thursday, September 24, when Rivers United host Kun Khalifat FC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. With the early-season table still taking shape, the midweek round provides another opportunity for clubs to gain valuable points and build momentum.
MATCHDAY 5 FIXTURES
Wednesday, September 23
- Inter Lagos vs Kano Pillars
- Bendel Insurance vs Ikorodu City
- Kwara United vs Nasarawa United
- Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos
- Barau FC vs Abia Warriors
- Shooting Stars vs Katsina United
- Doma United vs Plateau United
- Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves
- Rangers International vs Ranchers Bees
Thursday, September 24
- Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat
