The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 promises another exciting round of fixtures, with defending champions Rangers International, Rivers United, Shooting Stars and several other contenders looking to strengthen their positions on the league table.
Sports247 reports that the match week will begin on Friday, November 6, 2026, before continuing across Saturday and Sunday, with the final fixture scheduled for Monday, November 9.
Kun Khalifat FC will kick off the action at home against Kano Pillars. Following their 1-0 defeat to Enyimba in the previous match week, Kun Khalifat will be eager to return to winning ways.
However, the visitors arrive with renewed confidence after securing a 2-0 victory over Nasarawa United and will be looking to build on that result.
On Saturday, November 7th. Bendel Insurance will welcome Niger Tornadoes in Benin City, hoping to recover from their 1-0 defeat to Rangers International in the rescheduled fixture in Awka.
The Benin Gunners had earlier secured an impressive 2-1 away victory over Kwara United in Ilorin and will be keen to return to winning ways in front of their supporters.
Warri Wolves, who picked up a point in their 1-1 draw against Plateau United in Jos, return home to face Katsina United. The Seasiders will see the fixture as an opportunity to turn their away draw into a valuable home victory.
On Monday, November 9th. The match week continues with a Lagos derby as Ikorodu City host Inter Lagos. Inter Lagos will be desperate to end their difficult run and could view the local rivalry as an opportunity to rediscover their winning form. However, the Oga Boys will be determined to secure maximum points and maintain their push up the table.
The final fixture of Matchday 12 will see Rivers United travel to Lagos to face Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
The encounter promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the round, with both sides expected to approach the contest with ambitions of securing a positive result.
With crucial points at stake across the country, Matchday 12 could have a significant impact on the NPFL standings as the race for the top positions continues.
