Enyimba beat MFM 2-0 as NPFL resumes after 7 months

Enyimba started their Premier League campaign with a win

The NPFL is back after a seven month absence with Enyimba recording a win.

Enyimba International of Aba beat MFM of Lagos 2-0 as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) resumed on Sunday, January 13 after a seven month absence.

After a seven month absence since the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia the NPFL resumed with six games postponed.

In a match between two heavyweights Enyimba were victorious.

Nelson Ogbonnaya gave the People's Elephants the lead as early as the 13th minute.

Group A standings after opening matchday#NPFL19 pic.twitter.com/sTtw2DsPE4
— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) January 13, 2019

Abdulrahman Bashir sealed the result for Enyimba in the 54th minute as they recorded a victory in front of their home supporters .

Matchday one NPFL results.

Kwara Utd were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunshine Stars.

The away side were fortunate to take the lead through a by Franklin Sasere in the 41St minute .

Kwara United equalised through Seun Olulayo in the 70th minute to get a draw at home.

2017 NPFL champions Plateau United were forced to a goalless draw by FC Ifeanyi Ubah .

Group B standings after opening matchday#NPFL19 pic.twitter.com/xwOEBkDJ0f
— League Management NG (@LMCNPFL) January 13, 2019

A 20th minute goal by Abdullahi Abubakar was enough as Nasarawa United beat Abia Warriors.

Kano Pillars started their campaign with a 1-0 win against Heartland thanks to a 16th minute strike from Chinedu Sunday.

Akwa United suffered a shock home defeat to El Kanemi.

Ba'akaka Azikoro was the hero for the Maiduguri based side in the 94th minute .

Kwara Utd 1-1 Sunshine Stars

Enyimba 2-0 MFM

Nasarawa Utd 1-0 Abia Warriors

Plateau Utd 0-0 FCIU

Kano Pillars 1-0 Heartland

Akwa Utd 0-1 El-Kanemi

Enyimba Vs MFM