After a convincing 3-1 win over Abia Warriors at the Awka City Stadium, defending champions Rangers kept their place atop the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
The goals for Rangers were scored by Chidiebere Nwobodo, Akorode Daniel, and Godwin Obaje, an experienced striker.
In the 53rd minute, Emeka Obioma of the Abia Warriors scored a penalty kick goal.
With a 2-0 win over Ikorodu City at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers United kept their perfect start to the new season intact.
Rivers United took the lead in the 19th minute through a goal from Samson Olasupo. In the first half stoppage time, Chinemerem Ugwueze scored an own goal to increase the lead.
Barau FC lost their opening match of the season, 4-1, to Bendel Insurance at Benin City’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Two goals were scored by Kayode Oke for Bendel Insurance, and the other two were scored by Suraju Lawal and Jonathan James for Insurance.
Barau FC’s lone goal came from Aliyu Sugau.
Comprehensive Findings
Wolves lost 1-0 at Doma United
Bendel Insurance defeated Barau FC 4-1.
Abia Warriors defeated Rangers 2-0
Ikorodu City loses to Rivers United 2-0
Nasarawa United and Shooting Stars draw 0-0.
Katsina United defeated Inter Lagos 1-1.
Plateau United defeated Enyimba 2-0.