The 2024/25 NPFL season kicked off with Plateau United scoring the first goal while Enyimba won the first Oriental derby
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resumed this weekend with eight matches across various centres. Sunday’s matches produced four home wins, three away victories, and two draws, with 18 goals scored.Olawale scores the season’s first goallast weekend, the search for the season’s first goal continued on Sunday. Plateau United defender Doyeni Olawale broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, scoring from the penalty spot — the first goal and penalty of the season.
In Umuahia, Remo Stars secured a 2-0 victory over Abia Warriors. Despite missing their head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, who is on national duty with the Super Eagles, the Sky Blues were clinical. Ismail Sodiq broke the deadlock in the 49th minute, while Jide Fatokun doubled the lead in the 62nd minute.
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