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Bayelsa United stunned Shooting Stars with a 1–0 win in Ibadan on matchday one of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). A 30th-minute header from Kehinde Lawal proved decisive at the Lekan Salami Stadium. +
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Elsewhere the weekend offered no shortage of drama. Warri Wolves claimed a well-earned 1–0 away victory over Katsina United, courtesy of a late goal by Igbunnu Evwierhurhoma. +
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Newcomers Barau FC held reigning champions Enyimba to a goalless draw, while Kun Khalifat did the same to Enugu [Rangers](https://cac5.altervista.org/index.php?title=Utente:Evan81L85893477) in Enugu. Ikorodu City and Kwara United also played out a clean 0–0 draw in Ilorin. El-Kanemi Warriors impressed with a 2–0 win over Bendel Insurance. +
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We see Bayelsa United’s triumph as a powerful statement. Starting the season with an away win against a storied club like 3SC reflects not only tactical acumen but also renewed ambition. +
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We believe this moment will inject confidence into the squad and remind other teams that success in the NPFL depends as much on laboratory preparation as it does on reputation. +
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We note that the floating results across other [fixtures speak](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/sunday-oliseh-names-festus-onigbinde-worst-coach-in-super-eagles-history/) of a league in flux where [newcomers](https://cac5.altervista.org/index.php?title=Utente:ThaliaCooley98) like Barau FC and Kun Khalifat can hold giants, and returning teams like Warri Wolves [secure critical](https://cn-stage-1.wmcloud.org/index.php?title=User:CierraSelby3802) away wins. +
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We trust the season has begun with clarity: resilience, readiness, and will define who succeeds. [Bayelsa United](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/player-profiles/asisat-oshoalas-move-to-bay-fc-financial-sporting-view/) set an early pace they expect to match it, game after game. +
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+ Bayelsa United are coached by Monday Odigie, who steered them through crucial matches during their domestic resurgence. + + Lekan Salami Stadium, known as 3SC’s home ground, often hosts passionate crowds, making Bayelsa’s feat even more impressive. + + Ikorodu City, one of the clubs that drew their opening game, only gained NPFL promotion in 2024, making their presence in the top flight a recent arrival. + + Last season, Remo Stars made history by becoming the first South-West Nigerian club to win the [NPFL title](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/international-nigerian-footballers/) in over two decades. + + The 2025–26 NPFL season began officially on 22 August—two days before Bayelsa’s win and marks the 54th edition of the competition. + + +
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