Nigeria Premier League: Defending champions begin season with an away win

With a goal scored by Rabiu Ali, the defending champions of the nigerian premier league, Kano Pillars won their first game of the season as they handed a 1-0 defeat to Wikki Tourists of Bauchi. The homeside failed to convert a penalty awarded by the referee in the second half.

Kano Pillars

Other Results:
Akwa Utd 1 - 0 Dolphin
Bayelsa 1 - 0 Lobi Stars
Bukola 0 - 0 Kwara Utd
Heartland 1 - 2 Nembe City
Nasarawa 0 - 0 El Kanemi
Sharks 2 - 1 Warri Wolves
Shooting Stars 2 - 0 Gombe
Sunshine Stars 1 - 0 Kaduna
Wikki Tourist 0 - 1 Kano Pillars