The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League began with surprises as newly promoted sides impressed on opening day, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
Warri Wolves stunned Katsina United with a 1-0 away win, while Kun Khalifat FC earned a valuable point in a goalless draw against Rangers International in Enugu. Barau FC also held former champions Enyimba to a barren draw in Kano.
In Ibadan, Monday Odigie’s Bayelsa United shocked Shooting Stars with a 1-0 victory, while Wikki Tourists edged Plateau United by the same scoreline.
Elsewhere, Abia Warriors defeated Kano Pillars 1-0, El-Kanemi Warriors outclassed Bendel Insurance 2-0 in Maiduguri, and Kwara United were held to a goalless draw at home by newcomers, Ikorodu City FC.
Full Time Results:
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Abia Warriors 1-0 Kano Pillars
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Barau FC 0-0 Enyimba
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El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 Bendel Insurance
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Katsina United 0-1 Warri Wolves
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Kwara United 0-0 Ikorodu City
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Rangers Int’l 0-0 Kun Khalifat
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Shooting Stars 0-1 Bayelsa United
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Wikki Tourists 1-0 Plateau United