The NPFL 2025/26 season kicks off with contrasting fortunes during the match of the match

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The Nigeria Premier Football League season of Nigeria Premier began on the weekend with a barrage of actions in different centers, since fans have witnessed electrifying meetings, caged affairs and some early plants.

The rehearsal champions of the Remo stars were kept at a 1-1 draw by Rivers United in the Uuiser of Sipari, since both sides shared the booty in a balanced race. The recently promoted Barau FC has marked their debut in the NPFL with a brazen draw from eight times against the eight -time Elyimba International champions, showing first signs of resilience.

Elsewhere, El-Kanemi Warriors delighted their home supporters with a convincing 2-0 victory over the Bendel insurance, while Bayelsa United amazed the Ibadan shooting stars with a close 1-0 victory. Abia Warriors also made a strong statement, which passed Kano Pillars 1-0 in Umuaia, while Wikki tourists got a thin 1-0 victory over Plateau United.

Some fixtures have not managed to produce objectives, since Kwara United and Ikorodu City concluded 0-0 in Ilorin, while ENUGU Rangers and Kun Khalifat also canceled each other in a breathless relationship. The long -awaited clash between Niger Tornado and Nasarawa United was postponed, while the draw that involved Katsina United and Warri Wolves did not produce an official result at the time of the press.

With the completed opening round, El-Kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United, Abia Warriors and Wikki sit at the top of the first ranking with three points each, while several teams have yet to find their score boots. The NPFL action resumes next weekend with the second day that promises even more dramas.