The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicked off with a bang, producing exciting matches and surprising results.
Remo Stars, Enyimba, and Kano Pillars emerged as the big winners of Matchday One.
Super Eagles Stars Sodiq Ismail scored early to give Remo Stars the lead
Remo Stars began their campaign in style with a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors.
Super Eagles defender Sodiq Ismael broke the deadlock early in the second half, and Fatokun sealed the win with a second goal, ensuring Remo Stars picked up all three points on the road.
Enyimba responded strongly to Heartland FC’s early lead, with Ihemekwele I. equalizing for the visitors two minutes after his introduction.
Clinton Jephter was the hero for Enyimba
Clinton Jeptha was the hero for Enyimba, scoring twice to secure a 3-1 win in the Southeast derby.
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Full NPFL match day 1 results
– Rangers 0-0 El Kanemi
– Abia Warriors 0-2 Remo Stars
– Insurance 0-0 Rivers United
– Heartland 1-3 Enyimba
– Kano Pillars 3-0 Ikorodu City
– Kwara United 1-2 Niger Tornadoes
– Nasarawa United 1-1 Shooting Stars
– Plateau United 1-0 Katsina United
– Sunshine Stars 3-0 Bayelsa United
Sunshine Stars delivered a dominant performance in front of their home fans, comfortably defeating Bayelsa United 3-0.
Sunshine Stars won 3:0 away
Kano Pillars made light work of newly promoted Ikorodu City, securing a 3-0 win, while Nasarawa United and Shooting Stars played out a 1-1 draw.
Bendel Insurance and Rivers United played out a goalless stalemate, and Plateau United secured a narrow 1-0 win over Katsina United, with Olawale Doyeni scoring the first goal of the new NPFL season. Niger Tornadoes beat Kwara United 2-1 away from home, rounding out the exciting Matchday One results.
The NPFL is off to a thrilling start, with teams showcasing their skills and determination. As the season unfolds, fans can expect more electrifying matches and surprises.
