Plateau United coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, says his side are all set for the start of 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League season and he hopes to make history with the club.
The season’s resumption date which have been fixed for December 17, is set to be ratified by the League Management Company on December 7 at its General Assembly in Abuja.
According to the fixtures released and made available to our correspondent, Plateau United are billed to face newcomers Niger Tornadoes away from home.
Ilechukwu who joined the team during the transfer window from Heartland FC would be hoping to start the season in an impressive fashion.
“We are prepared, the players are doing fine and we can’t wait for the season,” Ilechukwu told Sports Extra.
“The players are well motivated and all they want to do is go out there and give their all.”
Other matchday one fixtures to be played across the federation will see champions Akwa United tackle Kano Pillars, Enyimba slug it out with Abia Warriors in a derby, Lobi Stars will entertain Rivers United while there will be a battle of newcomers between Gombe United and Shooting Stars.
Enugu Rangers will travel to face Katsina United in their season opener. Sunshine Stars plays Wikki Tourist, Kwara United vs Dakkada, Heartland vs Nasarawa United while there’ll be an early Southwest derby between MFM FC and Remo Stars in Lagos.
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