Two home wins, two away victories and four draws with a total of 19 goals were recorded across all venues.
Only the game between Kwara United and Gombe United failed to provide any goal among the 10 Match Day 1 fixtures.The defending Champions, Rivers United, began their title defence on a bright note with a 2-1 win over 10-man Lobi Stars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.
At the Ikenne Township Stadium, Remo Stars faced El Kanemi Warriors who they last met in 2019. Just like what transpired in January 2019, the Blue Sky Stars thumped the newcomers by two goals.Edidoing Ezekiel doubled the lead for the Sky Blue Stars in the 85th minute.They were defeated 2-0 by Abia Warriors in the first Oriental derby.
Meanwhile, three minutes before the halftime break, Bello Lukman headed Kalu Nweke’s cross to put the visitors in front. Just like in the Oriental Derby, Wiki Tourist of Bauchi suffered a home defeat to Niger Tornadoes in a game that was a Northern derby. The second half saw the Oluyole Warriors seeking their third goal with Plateau United being encamped in their half.
Despite trailing by two goals, the Peace Boys were unrelenting and their persistence paid off with two quick goals in the 72nd and 81st minute respectively.
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