The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced the officiating teams for Matchweek 25, set to take place across Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20, 2025. This midweek action will feature six live broadcasts on StarTimes and NPFL-Live/Propel Sports, promising thrilling encounters as teams vie for crucial points in their quests for league supremacy.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The action kicks off with El-Kanemi Warriors hosting Bendel Insurance at the El-Kanemi Warriors Stadium in Maiduguri. Dr. Nasiru Suleyman will oversee this match, scheduled to begin at 3 PM.
Later in the day, Sunshine Stars will face Kano Pillars at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, with Chilaka Igwe taking charge of the game at 4 PM. Meanwhile, two matches slated for 4 PM will see Abia Warriors welcoming Rangers at the Umuahia Township Stadium, officiated by Joseph Ogabor, and Bayelsa United hosting Nasarawa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa under the watchful eye of Saeed Babayanju.
Niger Tornadoes will lock horns with Heartland at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna, with Haruna Isah appointed as the referee. In another 4 PM kickoff, Akwa United will entertain Rivers United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium (Nest of Champions) in Uyo, where Daramola Olalekan will be the man in the middle.
The evening’s prime-time fixtures include Shooting Stars versus Lobi Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, which will be broadcast live on StarTimes and NPFL-Live/Propel Sports. Osas Eboigbodin will officiate this match, kicking off at 5:30 PM. Simultaneously, Ikorodu City will host Plateau United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, with Arewaremi Ebineme appointed as the referee for this encounter, also airing live on NPFL-Live/Propel Sports.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
On Thursday, the drama continues with Katsina United taking on Enyimba at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. Rasheedah Abdulganiyu will be the first female referee to officiate a match during this round, adding a historic dimension to the proceedings. The game will be broadcast live on NPFL-Live/Propel Sports and is set for a 4 PM kickoff.
Closing out Matchweek 25, Remo Stars will welcome Kwara United at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Akan Udoette will referee this match, which will air live on StarTimes, with a kickoff time of 5:30 PM.
Anticipation Builds for Intense Midweek Action
As the NPFL season progresses, every point becomes increasingly valuable, making these midweek fixtures all the more critical. Fans can look forward to high-stakes battles as teams push for victories to secure their positions on the table. With top-tier refereeing talent ensuring fair play, the stage is set for an unforgettable week of football.
Stay tuned to StarTimes and NPFL-Live/Propel Sports for live coverage of these exciting matches, and don’t miss a moment of the action as the NPFL continues to captivate audiences nationwide.
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