There were three other away wins as Lobi Stars narrowly escaped relegation last season beat Shooting Stars by a lone goal at Ibadan, IfeanyiUbah FC won 1-0 at Giwa FC in Jos, while Wikki Tourists won at El-kanemi Warriors with a similar scoreline.

Kano Pillars, come from behind to defeat Rangers International 2-1 inside the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano,  Rivers United beat defending champions Enyimba by a lone goal .

Akwa United kicked off their league campaign with a 1-1 away draw with Sunshine Stars while  Heartland and Warri Wolves ended goalless.

Plateau United defeated Niger Tornadoes 2-1 in their first game of the season.

Full matchday 1 results

Giwa FC 0 Vs FC Ifeanyi Ubah 1

FC Nasarawa United 1 Vs FC MFM 2

Rivers United FC 1 Vs Enyimba International FC 0

Shooting Stars 0 Vs Lobi Stars 1

Sunshine Stars 1 Vs Akwa United 1

FC Ikorodu United 1 Vs FC Abia Warriors 1

El-Kanemi Warriors FC 0 Vs Wikki Tourists 1

Heartland FC 0 Vs Warri Wolves FC 0

Kano Pillars 2 Vs Rangers International FC 1