Kun Khalifat FC will mark their historic debut in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with an opening-day clash against Rangers International of Enugu. The 2025/26 season is scheduled to kick off on 22 August, with the new entrants travelling to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu for their first-ever top-flight appearance.
In a statement released by the club, the fixture was described as the birth of "a new Oriental derby", signalling a fresh regional rivalry between Kun Khalifat FC and the seven-time NPFL champions, popularly known as the Flying Antelopes.
The match promises to be a significant milestone for Kun Khalifat FC as they begin their campaign away from home in one of the league’s most iconic venues.
Below are the full Matchday 1 fixtures for the 2025/26 NPFL season:
- Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars
- Wikki Tourists vs Plateau United
- Katsina United vs Warri Wolves
- Rangers Int’l vs Kun Khalifat FC
- Remo Stars vs Rivers United
- Kwara United vs Ikorodu City
- El-Kanemi Warriors vs Bendel Insurance
- Shooting Stars vs Bayelsa United
- Barau FC vs Enyimba FC
- Niger Tornadoes vs Nasarawa United
Kun Khalifat FC will be hoping to make an immediate impact in their debut season, with fans eagerly anticipating what lies ahead in this new chapter.
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