NPFL: Enyimba Win ‘Oriental Derby’ at Heartland, Sunshine Crush Bayelsa Utd
Enyimba recorded a 3-1 victory against Heartland in an ‘Oriental Derby’ in Owerri in the first week of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) yesterday. Enyimba ‘s new signing, Clinton Jephta, grabbed a late brace in the encounter.
In Kano, veteran star Rabiu Ali netted twice for Kano Pillars to beat Ikorodu City 3-0, while Sunshine Stars hammered Bayelsa United by the same scoreline.
There were away wins for Niger Tornadoes at Kwara United (2-1) and Remo Stars at Abia Warriors (2-0), while home teams Nasarawa United and Bendel Insurance had to share the points.
Shooting Stars snatched a stoppage time equaliser at Nasarawa, while Insurance were held to a scoreless draw by Rivers United despite having their goalkeeper sent off in the 52nd minute.
Plateau United stopped visiting Katsina United courtesy of a 24th minute penalty converted by Olawale Doyeni.
Today, Lobi Stars, who are now under new management after Dominic Iorfa was relieved of his position as vice chairman, will welcome Akwa United in the last game of the first week of the NPFL.
NPFL (Match-day 1)
Abia War 0-2 Remo Stars
B’Insurance 0-0 Rivers Utd
Heartland 1-3 Enyimba
K’Pillars 3-0 Ikorodu City
Kwara Utd 1-2 Tornadoes
Nasarawa 1-1 Shooting
Plateau 1-0 Katsina Utd
Sunshine 3-0 Bayelsa
TODAY
Lobi Stars v Akwa Utd
