The start of the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) season has been delayed. Originally scheduled to begin on Friday, April 11, the new season will now kick off on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The postponement, announced by NLO General Manager Tayo Egbayelo, comes in response to delays in completing the registration process for participating teams.
The season’s highly anticipated opening match will feature Like-Minds FC and Hyperbuzz FC at the Bwari Township Stadium in Abuja. This thrilling clash will set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season. The rest of the league’s fixtures are now set to take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Egbayelo stated that the delay was necessary to ensure the registration process is fully completed. To accommodate this, the registration deadline has been extended until Friday, April 11, 2024.
Fans eager for the action will now have to wait just a few more days before the new season kicks off, ensuring the best teams are ready and fully registered for the competition. Keep an eye on the exciting matches ahead as the NLO prepares to deliver another thrilling season of football.
