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The opening game of the new season saw FC One Rocket defeat Warri Wolves earlier in March.
All is now set for the return of the 2023 season of the Nigeria National League (NNL) as 43 teams will begin their quest to gain promotion to Nigeria's top division: the NPFL.
The 2023 season split across two conferences: Northern and Southern, and eight groups: A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3 and B4, will see the top teams from each group proceed to the Super 8 playoff where the league champions and teams to be promoted will be decided.
The opening game of the new season saw FC One Rocket defeat Warri Wolves earlier in March, but more matches are yet to come.
Here are the complete Matchday 1 fixtures for the 2023 NNL season.
Northern Conference, Group A1
- Kogi United vs Hypebuzz - Lokoja (Wednesday, March 22)
- Mighty Jets vs EFCC FC - Jos (Wednesday, March 22)
- ABS vs Mailantarki Care - Ogbomoso (Thursday, March 23)
Northern Conference, Group A2
- Katsina United vs City FC - Katsina (Wednesday, March 22)
- Green Berets vs FWC Champions - Kaduna (Wednesday, March 22)
- NAF FC vs Jigawa Golden Stars - Abuja (Wednesday, March 22)
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Northern Conference, Group A3
- Sokoto United v Kano Pillars - Sokoto (Wednesday, March 22)
- Kebbi United vs Malumfashi - Kebbi (Wednesday, March 22)
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Northern Conference, Group A4
- Police Machine FHQ vs DMD - Gombe (Wednesday, March 22)
- Adamawa United v Yobe Desert Stars - Fufore (Thursday, March 23)
Southern Conference, Group B1
- Rovers vs Henserd - Calabar (Wednesday, March 22)
- Go-Round vs Vandrezzer - Omoku (Wednesday, March 22)
Southern Conference, Group B2
- Joy Comeths vs Ijebu United - Onikan, Lagos (2pm: Wednesday, March 22)
- Smart City vs Sporting Lagos - Onikan, Lagos (4pm: Wednesday, March 22)
- Crown vs Gateway United - Ogbomoso (Wednesday, March 22)
Southern Conference, Group B3
- Madiba vs Ekiti United - Onikan, Lagos (2pm: Tuesday, March 21)
- Ikorodu City vs FC Ebedei - Onikan, Lagos (4pm: Tuesday, March 21)
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Southern Conference, Group B4
- Giant Brillars vs Edel - Enugu (Wednesday, March 22)
- Abia Comets vs Heartland - Umuahia (Wednesday, March 22)
- Ibom Youths vs Cynosure - Ikot Ekpene (Wednesday, March 22)
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