The Nationwide League One was on full swing as Smart City Feeders lost against Victory FC while Emmydinho FC edged Divine Praise in the Legacy Pitch centre in match day 1 on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Victory FC got the better of Smart City Feeders 3-2 to start their campaign on a high, while Emmydinho FC edged Divine Praise FC 1-0.
Fatai Ibrahim put Smart City Feeders in front following a fantastic individual effort on the edge of the box in the 23rd minute.
However, Sadeeq Abdulwahab levelled scores for Victory FC, hitting the back of the net against the run of play, beating the goalkeeper to the near post on 58 minutes.
Lateef Kazeem beautifully Volley the ball off a well-delivered cross from the right to shoot Victory FC ahead to the delight of the fans as the Alimosho-based side went on to win the encounter.
Victory FC scored another goal to make it 3-1 before Fatai Ibrahim sliced in from close range for his brace to give Smart City a ray of hope for a comeback in the 85th minute, but it eventually turned into a consolation at the end.
In another game at Legacy Pitch, Emmydinho FC defeated Divine Praise FC to kick-start their season on a good note.
Eletu Ismail put Emmydinho FC ahead, after he pounded on the goalkeeper's error to score from close range in the 35th minute, and that was all the Surulere side needed to get all points.
Uche Dozie