The second matchweek of the business end of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will take place on Sunday and Monday. One game is live on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Here are also the referees appointed for the 10 matches:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
KANO PILLARS V ABIA WARRIORS
Referee: Benjamin Ogwuche
Assistant referee 1: Nalado Abdullahi
Assistant referee 2: Ibrahim Umar
Fourth official: Ibrahim Idris
Kick-off: 3:30pm
Venue: Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
BENDEL INSURANCE V EL-KANEMI WARRIORS
Referee: Jahlove Chukwuka
Assistant referee 1: Scholastica Ikeobi
Assistant referee 2: Vincent Giwa
Fourth official: Fatai Yunusa
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
BAYELSA UNITED V SHOOTING STARS SPORTS CLUB(3SC)
Referee: Muntaka Abubakar
Assistant referee 1: Peter Bwamba
Assistant referee 2: Muhammad Uba Abubakar
Fourth official: Adama Abdulkadir
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro
PLATEAU UNITED V WIKKI TOURISTS
Referee: Kenneth Benjamin
Assistant referee 1: Jamilu Hamisu
Assistant referee 2: Lukman Mudassiru
Fourth official: Shittu L. Muhammad
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: New Jos Stadium, Jos
RIVERS UNITED V REMO STARS
Referee: Chineme Ajibor
Assistant referee 1: Ahmad Tijjani Mustapha
Assistant referee 2: Sani Zakari Isah
Fourth official: Kingsley Madu
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt
IKORODU CITY V KWARA UNITED (Live on FRCN)
Referee: Joseph Ogabor
Assistant referee 1: Mahmud Yakubu
Assistant referee 2: Emmanuel Atu
Fourth official: Koute Sivivie
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos
ENYIMBA V BARAU FC
Referee: Adeniyi Abdulrahman
Assistant referee 1: Felix Ogundiran
Assistant referee 2: Akinsanya Akinwale
Fourth official: Imuetinyan Ikponwonsa
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Enyimba Stadium, Aba
NASARAWA UNITED V NIGER TORNADOES
Referee: Mudassiru Adamu
Assistant referee 1: Linus Akobi Ogar
Assistant referee 2: Nura Ali
Fourth official: Alhassan Bello
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Lafia City Stadium, Lafia
Monday, January 19, 2026
WARRI WOLVES V KATSINA UNITED
Referee: Nkemka Ogochukwu
Assistant referee 1: Ber Simon Terungwa
Assistant referee 2: Ridwan Ajao
Fourth official: Chinonso Ezeh
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro
KUN KHALIFAT FC V RANGERS
Referee: Abdulganiyu Bello
Assistant referee 1: Zango Muhammad
Assistant referee 2: Yazid Bashir
Fourth official: Ezechi Kalu Udo
Kick-off: 4pm
Venue: Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri