Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan suffered home defeat on Sunday in the opening game of the 2025 /2026 Nigeria Premier Football League Season played at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba , Ibadan .
Kehinde Lawal scored the only goal of the day for Bayelsa United in the 30th minute. He scored a header from a corner kick as the home team lost concentration.
Shooting Stars created numerous chances but.wered denied by visitor’s goalkeeper.
In other NPFL matches decided on Sunday , Kwara United FC and Ikorodu City FC played out a goalless draw, Barau FC and Enyimba FC also settled for a goalless draw.
Warri Wolves secured a 1-0 win over Katsina United FC, while Abia Warriors FC beat Kano Pillars FC 1-0. El-Kanemi Warriors FC defeated Bendel Insurance FC by 2 goals to nill, Wikki Tourists FC edged Plateau United FC 1-0, Rangers International FC and Kun Khalifat FC game ended goalless.
