NPFL: Rangers start title defence with draw as Tornadoes stun Enyimba
Rangers started the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United. Luis Dadong gave Katsina United seven minutes before the break, while Chibueze Oputa equalised for Rangers deep into stoppage time. Last season’s runners-up Rivers United started their campaign in style, edging past Plateau United 2-0 […] NPFL: Rangers start title defence…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) kicked off with Rangers initiating their title defence through a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United. Katsina United scored early, with Luis Dadong netting in the seventh minute, before Rangers' Chibueze Oputa equalised deep into stoppage time. Meanwhile, last season's runners-up Rivers United began their campaign strongly, defeating Plateau United 2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, with goals from Abdulrasheed Dabai and Wasiu Falolu.
In a tightly contested match, Kwara United and Kano Pillars shared a 2-2 draw in Ilorin, with Kano Pillars leading 2-0 through Shola Abdulraheem and Rabiu Ali, only for Kwara United to equalise via Alex Jerry's brace. Other matches saw Barau leading Nasarawa United 3-1, Dona United claiming a 2-0 victory over Sporting Lagos, Ikorodu City defeating Ranchers Bees 3-1, and Bendel Insurance edging Wolves 2-1.
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