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The Executive Secretary of theNigeriaPremier league board has stated that the NPL games will resume on Saturday after a break to allow for the Federation Cup Matches.
“We have concluded plans to resume the league this Saturday July 28 with week 35 fixtures. The date stands but we would have to change it if the NFF fixes the federation cup semi – final for that weekend,” Babalola said.
Meanwhile Heartland football club of Owerri who are still involved in the on – going Fed. Cup games are expected to travel toKadunafar a league tie with Kaduna United on Thursday. It is a rescheduled league match.
Rangers who lead the log with 58 point in week 35 games will have to return to Ibadan were they were edged out from the federation cup to take on local favorites shooting stars.
In some of the top draws of the weeks 35 fixtures,Kanopillars will entertain defending champions Dolphins at home while Warri Wolves take on Sunshine Stars of Akure and the north east derby between Wikki tourists and Gombe United will be in Bauchi.
The rest of the games are as follows;
Rising Stars – Kwara United
Lobi Stars – Tournadoes
Jigawa Stars – ABS FC
Sharks – Heartland
Akwa United – Enyimba
Ocean Boys – Kadunna United.
