NPFL Matchweek 25: Referees Appointed for Midweek Fixtures

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has confirmed the officiating teams for Matchweek 25, which will see six games broadcast live on StarTimes and NPFL-Live/Propel Sports. Matches will take place across Wednesday, February 19, and Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

El-Kanemi Warriors vs Bendel Insurance

• Referee: Dr. Nasiru Suleyman
• Venue: El-Kanemi Warriors Stadium, Maiduguri
• Kick-off: 3 PM

Sunshine Stars vs Kano Pillars

• Referee: Chilaka Igwe
• Venue: Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne
• Kick-off: 4 PM

Abia Warriors vs Rangers (Live on NPFL-Live/Propel Sports)

• Referee: Joseph Ogabor
• Venue: Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia
• Kick-off: 4 PM

Bayelsa United vs Nasarawa United

• Referee: Saeed Babayanju
• Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa
• Kick-off: 4 PM

Niger Tornadoes vs Heartland

• Referee: Haruna Isah
• Venue: Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna
• Kick-off: 4 PM

Akwa United vs Rivers United (Live on NPFL-Live/Propel Sports)

• Referee: Daramola Olalekan
• Venue: Godswill Akpabio Stadium (Nest of Champions), Uyo
• Kick-off: 4 PM

Shooting Stars vs Lobi Stars (Live on StarTimes & NPFL-Live/Propel Sports)

• Referee: Osas Eboigbodin
• Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan
• Kick-off: 5:30 PM

Ikorodu City vs Plateau United (Live on NPFL-Live/Propel Sports)

• Referee: Arewaremi Ebineme
• Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos
• Kick-off: 5:30 PM

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Katsina United vs Enyimba (Live on NPFL-Live/Propel Sports)

• Referee: Rasheedah Abdulganiyu
• Venue: Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina
• Kick-off: 4 PM

Remo Stars vs Kwara United (Live on StarTimes)

• Referee: Akan Udoette
• Venue: Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne
• Kick-off: 5:30 PM

With crucial points at stake, NPFL fans can expect intense midweek action as teams battle for positions on the table.