Rivers United, Barau FC, Tornadoes open new season with home wins – Daily Trust

Defending champions Enugu Rangers opened their title defence with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United, while Rivers United, Barau FC, Ikorodu City, and Niger Tornadoes all recorded victories at home on the opening weekend of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Elsewhere, Doma United marked their return to the Nigerian top flight with a dominant 2-0 home victory over Sporting Lagos, while Bendel Insurance also secured a hard-fought win in Benin City.

Playing at their adopted home ground in Abeokuta, titleholders Enugu Rangers fought back to earn a point after Chibueze Oputa leveled for the “Flying Antelopes” in stoppage time. Luis Dadong had previously given the visitors the lead in the 35th minute.