Kaduna Utd battles Yoca Crocodiles as NLO kicks off this weekend.
By Olusola Adebayo
After weeks of break, the wait is finally over as the New Year Nationwide League One (NLO) 2024 Division One season opener will be a Kaduna Derby game between Kaduna United FC and Yoca Crocodiles FC.
The match will be held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Saturday, April 13th, 2024.
Football enthusiasts residing in Kaduna and surrounding areas are welcome to witness the exciting grassroots football. The game is scheduled to start at 3 pm.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the league body, Olushola Ogunnowo states that the 2024 league season in NLO promises to be a very interesting showpiece of football at the grassroots in Nigeria and the league opener in Kaduna will give a glimpse of what to expect in the entire season in the third tier league in Nigeria.
NLO season kicks off on Saturday, April 13, in Kaduna. Kaduna United will host Yoca Crocodiles FC. This is the league opening game and the board and secretariat of the NLO hope to see very interesting football in Kaduna.” Ogunnowo said.
“We also expect to see more organized and better football games from the clubs participating in the 2024 season. The NLO clubs have done well in the past season, but they can also do better this season to continue to ensure a smooth flow of football at the league venues, devoid of any rancour or acts that can bring the administration of the game to disrepute,” he added.
