The Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO) Division One has released fixtures for the 2024 season.
The new season is scheduled to kick-start on Saturday, April, 13th 2024.
Kaduna United will battle against YOCA Crocodiles in the opening fixture of the season at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the league body, Olushola Ogunnowo states that the 2024 league season in NLO promises to be a very interesting showpiece of football at the grassroots in Nigeria and the league opener in Kaduna will give a glimpse of what to expect in the entire season in the third tier league in Nigeria.
“NLO season kicks off on Saturday, April 13, in Kaduna. Kaduna United will host Yoca Crocodiles FC. This is the league opening game and the board and secretariat of the NLO hope to see very interesting football in Kaduna,” Ogunnowo said.
“We also expect to see more organised and better football games from the clubs participating in the 2024 season. The NLO clubs have done well in the past season, but they can also do better this season to continue to ensure a smooth flow of football at the league venues, devoid of any rancour or acts that can bring the administration of the game to disrepute,” he added.
Football enthusiasts residing in Kaduna and surrounding areas are welcome to witness the exciting grassroots football. The game is scheduled to start at 3 pm.
The remaining fixtures of the matchday one will be played on Saturday the 20th, of April.
Over 153 teams will participate in the NLO new season.
26 centres have been penciled down to host the new season.
The winners and the runners-up from each centre will face off in a round-robin format.
The overall winner will be selected through a playoff at the end of the season.
Eight teams will be promoted to the Nigeria National League, NNL, next season.
