The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season recorded a total of nine goals and two away victories.
Bayelsa United picked a 0-1 away win against Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasimgba.
Kehinde Maleek scored the only goal of the encounter to hand coach Monday Odigie his first win in charge of the Yenagoa-based side.
The result placed the Prosperity Boys in 2nd position behind El Kanemi Warriors who edged Bendel Insurance 2-1 in Maiduguri.
In other results, top-flight returnees and NNL champions, Warri Wolves picked the 2nd away win after a 0-1 win over Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko stadium, Katsina.
Similarly, Linus Dadong converted from the penalty spot as Wikki Tourists of Bauchi make a return to the premiership with a 1-0 victory over Plateau United at the Tafawa Balewa stadium as Kwara United and Ijkorodu City FC played a goalless draw in Ilorin.
In the southeast derby, first timers Kun Khalifa FC of Owerri held Rangers International to a barren draw at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu; Abia Warriors defeated Kano Pillars 1-0 courtesy of a 35th minute effort from Paul Samson at the Umuahia Township stadium.
Elsewhere, newcomers Barau FC of Kano forced Enyimba FC to a goalless draw as the People’s Elephants finished the game with a man down after forward Mojeeb Odufeso picked the first red card of the season.
Meanwhile, the season opener on Friday saw Cup holders, Remo Stars of Ikenne play a 1-all draw against Rivers United at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta.
Matchday 1 will conclude on Wednesday, August 27, with Niger Tornadoes scheduled to take on Nasarawa United in Minna.
Editing by Muzha Kucha and Tijjani Ibrahim
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