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The Premier League has confirmed its full 380-match schedule for the 2025–26 season, revealing the curtain raisers for stars like Abdullahi, Aina, Iwobi, Murphy, Nwaneri, Onyeka and Tosin.
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On Friday, 15 August 2025, Manchester United will kick off at Old Trafford against Fulham offering a moment of anticipation for Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, who both struck in last season’s corresponding fixture. Saturday sees Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina’s Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth, while Brentford’s Frank Onyeka gets a home clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday at their Community Stadium.
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Also featuring on opening weekend: Joe Aribo’s Southampton venture to Newcastle, and Tosin Adarabioyo’s Chelsea welcome Manchester City under new boss Enzo Maresca another high-profile fixture. Fan excitement is rising as Nigeria’s contingent prepare to make early statements.
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We are buoyed by the prospect of Nigeria’s football talents taking centre stage on the opening weekend of England’s top flight. It is more than a fixture list it’s a statement of belief. When Iwobi and Bassey step onto the Old Trafford turf, memories of last season’s goals will in Cottageland and beyond.
We believe the presence of Onyeka, Awoniyi, Aina, Aribo, Murphy, Nwaneri and Tosin across various fixtures will energise communities and spotlight Nigerian prowess. Their performances in these early games could shape narratives for the entire campaign.
We note how these fixtures offer an immediate test: whether it’s Adarabioyo containing City’s force or Southampton proving resilient at St James’ Park, each player faces a benchmark match. That challenge could define their season—and ours as fans.
We are ready to cheer as each name lines up on that first weekend. This collective showing isn't just personal it’s national. We stand confident that their success on Day One may well light the fuse for a memorable season.
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Did You Know?
Alex Iwobi became the first Nigerian to play every Premier League game in a season twice, achieving this in both 2022–23 and 2024–25.
Bruce Dyer, in 1994, was the first Nigerian-born player to feature on the [Premier League](https://wiki.thekingdomsmc.com/index.php?title=User:HiltonHanger) opening weekend for Crystal Palace.
Fulham’s home record at Old Trafford includes at least one Nigerian scorer in each of the last three seasons.
Frank Onyeka was Brentford’s top tackler in the 2024–25 season, averaging over 4 pressed duels per match.
Tosin Adarabioyo was part of Chelsea’s squad that [contested](https://mediawiki.weopensoft.com/index.php/Utilisateur:ShavonneRowan67) the opening-day fixture for three consecutive seasons under different managers.