After a tortuous nine months wait, the action is set to resume in the Nigeria Professional Football League.
According to the Match Day 1 fixtures released by the LMC, there would be two derby clashes on the opening weekend.
In Uyo, Akwa United at the Nest of Champions will be trading tackles with Dakkada FC.
These two attack-minded teams played out an entertaining 2-2 draw the last time they met and another explosive contest is expected on Sunday.
In the other opening day derby, Enyimba and Abia Warriors will be slugging out in the Abia derby.
The game in Aba has been pushed till Monday
In the other fixtures, Plateau United will host Kwara United at the New Jos Stadium while in Nnewi, FC Ifeanyi Ubah will face Lobi Stars.
Warri Wolves are already in Lagos for the crunch clash against MFM FC at the Agege Stadium.
Heartland are away to Heartland while Adamawa United will be hosting Kano Pillars in their adopted home ground in Gombe..
Jigawa United with their adopted home groud in Kaduna wil be playing host to Sunshine Stars while Nasarawa United and Wikki Tourists will be slugging it out at the Lafia Stadium.
NPFL Match Day 1 Fixtures
Akwa United Vs Dakkada Fc
Rivers United Vs Rangers Fc
Enyimba Fc Vs Abia Warriors
Plateau United Vs Kwara United
Adamawa United Vs Kano Pillars
Jigawa Golden Stars Vs Sunshine Stars
Katsina United Vs Heartland Fc
MFM Fc Vs Warri Wolves
Nasarawa United Vs Wikki Tourists
Fc Ifeanyi Ubah Vs Lobi Stars
All matches are set to be played on Sunday and Monday, December 27th, 28th 2020.
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