Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure will begin their 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign with an away fixture against Edel FC of Awka.

The encounter, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at the Awka Township Stadium, is billed to kick off at 3pm.

The Akure-based side, in a pre-match message to supporters, expressed optimism ahead of the season opener, urging fans to rally behind the team as they begin their quest for a strong campaign.

The club called on its supporters to maintain a positive mindset and give the players the necessary encouragement as they seek a winning start to the new season.

The match forms part of the opening fixtures of the 2026/2027 NNL season, with Sunshine Stars hoping to begin their campaign on a positive note.