Actions belatedly reopened the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) across the country on Sunday after series of obstruction with eight matches played on matchday one.
The two remaining games involving Rangers International FC of Enugu and Enyimba International of Aba were postponed due to their continental engagement in the CAF Confederation Cup.
One away win with four homes wins and three home draws were recorded.
Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) FC of Lagos got their 2019/2020 season on a sound note as they shocked Heartland FC 1-0 at the Dan Anyam Stadium, Owerri.
Clement Ogwu’s 39th-minute goal was all the Lagos-based outfit needed to crush Nazi millionaires in front of the home fans and their former handler Fidelis Ilechukwu.
It was a clash of two former league champions at the New Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, as the match between Plateau United and Lobi Stars ended in favour of the home side 3-1.
At the Pantami Stadium in Gombe, Wikki Tourists came from one goal down to defeat the league newcomers Jigawa Golden Stars 2-1.
In Umuahia, Jimoh Oni scored a brace to give Abia Warriors a 2-0 victory over Katsina United.
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Meanwhile, Samuel Amadi scored the league first goal as Warri Wolves were held to a 1-1 draw at the Owerri Township Stadium by Akwa United.
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