Enyimba International of Aba beat MFM of Lagos 2-0 as the
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) resumed on Sunday, January
13 after a seven month absence.
NPFL19 MATCHDAY 1 RESULTS
Kwara Utd 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Enyimba 2-0 MFM
Nasarawa Utd 1-0 Abia Warriors
Plateau Utd 0-0 FCIU
Kano Pillars 1-0 Heartland
Akwa Utd 0-1 El-Kanemi
Enyimba Vs MFM
After a seven month absence since the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia .
In a match between two heavyweights Enyimba were victorious.
Nelson Ogbonnaya gave the People’s Elephants the lead as early as the 13th minute.
Abdulrahman Bashir sealed the result for
Enyimba in the 54th minute as they recorded a victory in front of their
home supporters .
Matchday one NPFL results.
Kwara Utd Vs Sunshine Star
Kwara Utd were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunshine Stars.
The away side were fortunate to take the lead through a by Franklin Sasere in the 41St minute .
Kara United equalised through Seun Olulayo in the 70th minute to get a draw at home.
Plateau Utd Vs Ifeanyi Ubah
2017 NPFL champions Plateau United were forced to a goalless draw by FC Ifeanyi Ubah .
Nasarawa Utd Vs Abia Warriors
A 20th minute goal by Abdullahi Abubakar was enough as Nasarawa United beat Abia Warriors.
Kano Pillars Vs Heartland
Kano Pillars started their campaign with a 1-0 win against Heartland thanks to a 16th minute strike from Chinedu Sunday.
Akwa Utd Vs El-Kanemi
Akwa United suffered a shock home defeat to El Kanemi.
Ba’akaka Azikoro was the hero for the Maiduguri based side in the 94th minute .