Former Nigerian champions, Plateau United started the new season on a disappointing note, going down 2-0 at home to visitors, Kwara United, at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday (December 27).
Jide Fatokun directed his header into the net from close range in the 62nd minute after the home team failed to clear their lines. Five minutes later, Michael Ohanu headed home the second goal from a Kabir Balogun’s assist.
At the Agege Stadium, MFM defeated Warri Wolves 2-1 in a thrilling contest. MFM took the lead in the eight minute through Ebenezer Odeyemi, while Muyiwa Balogun got the second in the 23rd minute. The visitors pulled a goal back four minutes later with John Paul Chinedu directing Ihuarulam’s cross into the net.
Kano Pillars held their hosts Adamawa United to a 1-1 draw in another matchday one contest. Rabiu Ali put Kano Pillars ahead with a sublime finish In the 13th minute. Adamawa United fought back with Isa Garba getting the equaliser 15 minutes from time.
In Lafia, Nasarawa United rallied back from a goal down to beat Wikki Tourists 2-1. Promise Damala gave Wikki the lead on eight minutes diverting home Manu Garba’s cut-back.
The home side responded quickly with Emmanuel Bright scoring the equaliser. Reuben Nicodemus netted the winning goal seven minutes after the break.
Nonso Nzediegwu scored the decisive goal as FC IfeanyiUbah beat Lobi Stars 1-0 in Nnewi.
Jigawa Golden Stars also beat Sunshine Stars 1-0 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna. Stone Onukwube got the winning goal 12 minutes from time after he was teed up Musa Lala.
NPFL matchday 1 results:
Adamawa United 1-1 Kano Pillars
Nasarawa United 2-1 Wikki Tourists
Plateau United 0-2 Kwara United
Jigawa Golden Stars 1-0 Sunshine Stars
FC IfeanyiUbah 1-0 Lobi Stars
MFM 2-1 Warri Wolves
