The first round of matches of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL wrapped up today with stunning games played across various venues.
After Bendel Insurance made a statement in the first game of the league with a 2-0 away win against Akwa United, more teams won away from home.
A total of 24 goals was scored in the abridged NPFL under the watch of the Interim Management Committee set up by the NFF.
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Four teams won away from home while three games ended in stalemate the game between Kwara United and Gombe United as the only game without a goal.
At the Awka City Stadium on Sunday night, Abia Warriors stunned former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Rangers 2-0.
Four minutes before halftime, Bello Lukman tapped Kalu Nweke’s cross into the back of the net.
On Monday, Yakubu saved the points with two seconds remaining in regulation.
A thrilling match between Plateau United and Shooting Stars at the New Jos Stadium ended in a 3-3 draw.
Onyebuchi Ifeanyi tied the score for the hosts two minutes after Joshua Akpan gave Shooting Stars the lead after six minutes.
Thanks to goals from Anthony Okachi and Akintunde Azeez, the hosts are now up 3-1.
But Plateau United came back with goals from Ifeanyi Emmanuel and Izuchukwu Chimezie.
Rivers United, the current champions, began their championship defense against Lobi Stars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt with a tough 2-1 victory.
On the 16th minute, Morice Chukwu gave Stanley Eguma’s the lead.
Ten minutes after the break, Umar Ubah of the visitors scored the equalizer.
In extra time, Kenechukwu Agu scored the victor from the penalty spot.
MATCHDAY ONE RESULTS
Enugu Rangers 0-2 Abia Warriors
Plateau United 3-3 Shooting Stars
Wikki Tourist 0-2 Niger Tornadoes
Rivers United 2-1 Lobi Stars
Kwara United 0-0 Gombe United
Doma United 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Bayelsa United 1-1 Dakkada FC
Remo Stars 2-0 El Kanemi
Nassarawa United 1-2 Enyimba
Akwa United 0-2 Bendel Insurance