Defending champions Plateau United opened their 2017-2018 campaign with away win in Lafia, against Nasarawa United. After a quiet first half, the game came to life in the 50th minute when Nasarawa's Nojeem Olukokun blasted a chance wide much to the displeasure of the Solid Miners supporters.

Misery would come their way as the reigning NPFL champions took the lead through Raphael Ayagwa with three minutes to go on the clock to ensure Kenny Boboye’s men starting their title defence in the best possible fashion.

 

Following are the results of Match Day 1 fixtures in the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) which got underway this weekend:

 

Kwara United 0-2 Niger Tornadoes

FC IfeanyiUbah 2-1 Yobe Stars

Wikki Tourists 1-0 Go Round FC

Akwa United 2-0 Rangers International

Lobi Stars 1-1 Enyimba International

Heartland FC 0-0 Sunshine Stars

Nasarawa United 0-1 Plateau United

Rivers United 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Abia Warriors 2-0 MFM FC

Katsina United 2-2 Kano Pillars.