The Nigeria Professional Football League has announced the postponement of three fixtures from Match Day 20 of the 2024-25 season.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that this was disclosed by Davidson Owunmi, Chief Operating Officer, NPFL, in a statement.
In the statement on Monday in Abuja, Owunmi said: “The six teams affected by the postponement are: Bendel Insurance FC, Enyimba International FC, Kwara United FC, Shooting Stars FC Sports Club (3SC), Kano Pillars FC and El Kanemi Warriors FC.
“The postponed matches are: Kwara United FC vs Shooting Stars FC Sports Club (3SC) which was initially scheduled for January 25 at 4pm.
“Kano Pillars FC vs El Kanemi Warriors FC scheduled for January 26 at 3pm and Bendel Insurance FC vs Enyimba International FC for January 27 at 4pm.”
According to Owunmi, the new rescheduled dates for the postponed matches will be communicated to the affected teams and match officials in due course.
NAN reports that although the NPFL did not provide specific reasons for the postponement, it is understood that the decision was made due to unforeseen circumstances.
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NAN reports that the remaining Match Day 20 fixtures will proceed as scheduled:
January 25: Abia Warriors FC vs Bayelsa United FC – Umuahia Township Stadium; Rangers International FC vs Niger Tornadoes FC – Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium; Nasarawa United FC vs Katsina United FC – Lafia City Stadium; Sunshine Stars FC vs Ikorodu City FC – Remo Stars Stadium.
January 26: Plateau United FC vs Rivers United FC – New Jos Stadium; Akwa United FC vs Remo Stars FC – Godswill Akpabio International Stadium; and Heartland FC vs Lobi Stars FC – Dan Anyiam Stadium.
NAN also reports that the NPFL 2024-25 season is currently on a three-week mid-season break, which began on January 6. after completing the first round of matches on Match Day 19.
The break includes a transfer window opened until February 25, allowing teams to strengthen their squads.
The League matches are expected to resume on January 25, marking the start of the second round.
Remo Stars are currently sitting at the top of the table with 36 points, followed closely by Rivers United in second place.
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