Michael Olaha’s second-half strike, was all Abia Warriors needed to clinch a 1-0 win over Heartland, at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday.
The first half ended goalless, despite Fortune Omoniwari, Julius Ubido and Olayeni Fashina coming close to scoring.
Olaha, who was Abia Warriors’ star man in midweek against El-Kanemi Warriors, came off the bench to convert a superb free-kick to win the game.
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) newcomers, MFM FC, experienced their baptism of fire, after they were hammered 3-0 by Shooting Stars in Ibadan.
Despite winning their first two matches, MFM were put to the sword by Wasiu Jimoh, who scored a hat-trick.
Ikorodu United beat Lobi Stars 1-0, Kano Pillars defeated Wikki Tourists 2-1 and Plateau United won 2-1 against Warri Wolves.
Godwin Aguda and Osas Okoro scored for Rangers, as they claimed a 2-1 home win against Niger Tornadoes, while FC Ifeanyi Ubah lost 2-0 to Rivers United.
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