Abakaliki FC and Madiba FC set to clash in NNL season opener
The 2024-25 Nigeria National League (NNL) season kicks off on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with a thrilling opening fixture between Abakaliki FC and Madiba FC. The match will be held at the Pa-Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, marking the beginning of the new season.
This encounter is the only game scheduled for this weekend, with the remaining fixtures set for the following weekend. Both teams are part of Group B in the Southern Conference, alongside Solution FC, Rovers FC, First Bank FC, Osun United, Gateway United, Kun Khalifat FC, ABS FC, and Sporting Lagos.
Abakaliki FC, formed in October 2024 by the Ebonyi State Government, will make their debut in the league, while Madiba FC, who narrowly missed out on promotion last season, will look to make a strong start.