NPFL 26: Barau FC Adopts Sani Abacha Stadium As Temporary Home Ground

NPFL 26: Barau FC Adopts Sani Abacha Stadium As Temporary Home Ground

Precious Oham

Barau Football Club, has announced the adoption of the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, as its home ground for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

In a statement issued by the club’s Media Officer, Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, the decision followed approval from the Kano State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

The Sani Abacha Stadium, which also serves as the home of NPFL four-time champions, Kano Pillars, will temporarily host the Maliya Boys until renovations at their original home, Dambatta Stadium, are completed.

Dambatta Stadium, located in Kano and serving as Barau FC’s traditional home ground, is currently undergoing extensive upgrades to meet NPFL standards.

Barau FC will kick off their NPFL 2025/2026 campaign with a highly anticipated clash against nine-time NPFL champions, Enyimba FC.

The new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is scheduled to kick off at the end of August this year 2025.