NPFL UPDATE: Abia Warriors, Heartland Have Contrasting Fortunes

Abia Warriors of Umuahia commence the 2019/20 Nigerian Professional Football League campaign on the best possible way spanking Katsina United 2-0.

Jimoh Oni scored in each half to give the home side all three points.

Another eastern club, Heartland FC of Owerri lost at home to MFM of Lagos by a lone goal.

Wikki Tourists defeated Jigawa Golden Stars 2-1 while Plateau United dimmed Lobi Stars 3-1.

Rivers United held Kano Pillars to a goalless draw at the Sani Abacha Stadium as Delta Force and Akwa Starlets settled for a 1-1 draw.

Ifeanyi Ubah FC piped Adamawa United by a lone goal as Warri Wolves and Akwa United settled for a 1-1 draw.

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The matches involving Enyimba against Nasarawa United and Rangers against Sunshine Stars were postponed as both Eastern clubs were involved in continental matches.