Newly-promoted Remo Stars beat MFM FC 2-0 within the Nigeria Legit Soccer League (NPFL) 2021`/2022 season opener on Friday.
Remo Stars dominated much of the proceedings within the most critical half of of the encounter and came shut to taking the lead within the 13th minute. But Ifeanyi Ojukwu’s effort was once now not adequate.
The sport ended goalless after 45 minutes. When the match resumed, it took Akanni Qudus 10 minutes to connect fantastically to Ifeanyi Ojukwu’s pass for the gap function.
Oyedele Adebayo nearly levelled things for the Olukoya Boys but his effort was once denied by Kayode Bankole.
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The match was once nearly headed for a 1-0 victory for Remo Stars but Andy Okpe doubled the lead for the Sky Blues three minutes into added time with an effortless tap-in.
Before the clash, each and every aspects bear met four events in Nigeria’s elite league. MFM gained thrice whereas the assorted recreation ended in a scheme.
Asides from Friday’s tie, nine diverse fixtures will seemingly be performed later this weekend – Sunday by 4 pm.
Akwa United face Kano Pillars; Lobi Stars struggle Rivers United whereas Finidi George’s Enyimba host Abia Warriors within the Abia derby.
Other games will gaze Heartland welcome Nasarawa United; Sunshine Stars play Wikki Vacationers and Katsina United vs Rangers.
NPFL Matchday 1 Fixtures
Under is the corpulent list of suits for the gap games within the 2021/2022 season:
Akwa United vs Kano Pillars
Lobi Stars vs Rivers United
Enyimba vs Abia Warriors
Heartland vs Nasarawa United
Sunshine Stars vs Wikki Vacationers
Gombe United vs Taking pictures Stars
Kwara United vs Dakkada
Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United
Katsina United vs Rangers
