The countdown is over: England’s Premier League, Spain’s La Liga, and France’s Ligue 1 all launch their 2025–26 campaigns today amid roaring anticipation, with several Nigerian and African stars set to resume battle for their respective clubs.
In England, Liverpool leads the opening card at Anfield against Bournemouth. The reigning champions enter the season with fresh firepower, most notably, star signing Florian Wirtz, while carrying the emotional weight of recently lost Diogo Jota. Supporters can also look forward to heated derbies like Manchester United vs Arsenal and Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, signaling fierce competition from the outset.
In Spain and France, kickoff day across La Liga and Ligue 1 promises early-season drama, as clubs endeavor to set the tone for the months ahead. Moses Simon leads the charge for newly promoted side Paris FC, who look to challenge geographical neighbours PSG for street-based bragging rights.
Germany’s Bundesliga prepares to join the fray next week (August 22), with Victor Boniface looking to put aside recent disappointments with the national team and regain his form under new manager Eric Ten Hag.
Samuel Chukwueze’s Italian Serie A will kick off on August 23, ensuring that the football calendar remains action-packed well into late summer.
The Nigerian Professional Football League is billed to start on the 22nd of August, with champions Remo Stars hosting the curtain raiser against Rivers United, two clubs expected to challenge for the summit in the 2025/2026 NPFL season.
As the action unfolds, fans across the continent are poised for a spectacular season, loaded with new transfers, storylines, and the timeless thrill of domestic rivalry.
