EuroMatch NPFL Rearranges Matchday 4 Fixtures as Ranchers Bees Relocate to Kano
The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially rearranged all 10 Matchday 4 fixtures of the 2026/27 season, with Ranchers Bees relocating their home encounter against Bendel Insurance from Katsina to Kano.
The revised fixtures were contained in a circular dated 15 September 2026 and signed by Dr Ayo Abdulrahman, Chief Operating Officer of the EuroMatch NPFL, and addressed to the chairmen and general managers of the participating clubs.
Under the new schedule, Ikorodu City will host Barau in Lagos on Saturday, September 19, at 4:00pm, while Ranchers Bees will entertain Bendel Insurance at the same time in Kano.
Also on September 19, Katsina United will face Niger Tornadoes in Katsina, with the encounter scheduled for a 4:00pm kick-off.
The remaining seven fixtures will be played on Sunday, September 20, all at 4:00pm.
Kun Khalifat will welcome Rangers International in Owerri, while Nasarawa United take on Rivers United in Lafia.
In the southern corridor, Warri Wolves will face Kwara United in Ozoro, while Enyimba International host Inter Lagos in Aba.
There will also be a clash in Jos between Plateau United and Shooting Stars, while Kano Pillars welcome Doma United in Kano.
The Matchday 4 programme will be completed in Lagos, where Sporting Lagos host Abia Warriors.
Revised EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 4 Fixtures
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 19 | Ikorodu City vs Barau | Lagos | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 19 | Ranchers Bees vs Bendel Insurance | Kano | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 | Kun Khalifat vs Rangers International | Owerri | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 | Nasarawa United vs Rivers United | Lafia | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 | Warri Wolves vs Kwara United | Ozoro | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 19 | Katsina United vs Niger Tornadoes | Katsina | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 | Plateau United vs Shooting Stars | Jos | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 | Kano Pillars vs Doma United | Kano | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 | Enyimba International vs Inter Lagos | Aba | 4:00pm |
| Sept. 20 | Sporting Lagos vs Abia Warriors | Lagos | 4:00pm |
The league management directed the affected clubs to ensure adequate logistics and full compliance with the revised arrangements ahead of their respective fixtures.
The circular was also copied to the concerned State Football Associations, match officials and broadcast partners for necessary coordination.
The rearrangement means Ranchers Bees will play their Matchday 4 home fixture in Kano, while Katsina United remain in Katsina for their meeting with Niger Tornadoes.
With all 10 fixtures now assigned revised dates and venues, attention turns to the weekend programme as clubs prepare for another round of action in the 2026/27 EuroMatch NPFL season.
