The 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season kicked off with 21 goals scored across seven games on the opening matchday
Bayelsa United defeated Akwa United 5-3 in a goal fest as Lobi Stars hounded Heartland FC to secure their first away point of the season on Saturday.Robert Mizo scored four goals as Bayelsa overpowered the Promise Keepers at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.Mohammed Hadi put the away side ahead in the 21st minute, but Jerry Alex responded for Bayelsa just six minutes later.
Again, Akwa United took the lead twice through Oguntayo Seyi’s brace, but Mizo’s four goals gave the home team the victory.Shooting Stars dug in deep and held on for a crucial win in their season’s opening game at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Goals from Anayor Ogbonna and Ayobami Adekunle put 3SC out of reach for Plateau United despite a late rally that led to Uche Onwuasanya’s goal in the 76th minute.Bello Lukman’s 72nd-minute goal was the sole difference as Katsina United trumped Kwara at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.John Peters’ late goal proved enough for the Abia Warriors to weather Tornadoes’ test at the Umuahia Township Stadium.Lobi raced to the lead with two first-half goals at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
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