Rangers started the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United.
Luis Dadong gave Katsina United seven minutes before the break, while Chibueze Oputa equalised for Rangers deep into stoppage time.
Last season’s runners-up Rivers United started their campaign in style, edging past Plateau United 2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium,Port Harcourt.
Abdulrasheed Dabai, and Wasiu Falolu got the goals for the hosts.
Kwara United and Kano Pillars played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in Ilorin.
Kano Pillars led 2-0 through goals from Shola Abdulraheem, and Rabiu Ali.
The hosts fought back with Alex Jerry bagging a brace.
Full Results
Barau 3-1 Nasarawa United
Kwara United 2-2 Kano Pillars
Rangers 1-1 Katsina United
Dona United 2-0 Sporting Lagos
Ikorodu City 3-1 Ranchers Bees
Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Enyimba
Rivers United 2-0 Plateau United
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Wolves
