Enyimba got their Nigeria Professional football League campaign underway with a home win over Rangers at the Aba Township stadium on Sunday.

The People's Elephant overcame the ghosts of crashing out in the CAF Champions League a week earlier,by trouncing the Flying Antelopes 2-1 to secure all three points at home.

Enyimba toiled hard to break down Rangers,and had to wait till the 60th minute to find the back of the net.

Sibi Gwar opened the scores for Enyimba before Andrew Abalogu doubled the lead in the 76 minute.

However,Semiu Liadi scored an own goal in the 90 minute to give Rangers a consolation goal,but Enyimba saw out the game to secure all points.

Meanwhile defending champions of the league,Kano Pillars had to come from behind to force a 2-2 draw at home to Sunshine Stars.

Ezekiel Mbah opened the scores in the 33rd minute,but Dele Olorundare and Kingsley Eduwo struck for the visitors in the second half to give Sunshine the lead.

Sunshine looked like they were running away with all three points before Gambo Mohammed had to bail Pillars out in added time with a goal.


Results:
Kano Pillars 2-2 Sunshine Stars
Gombe United 0-0 Bayelsa United
Nasarawa United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 2-1 Enugu Rangers
Crown FC 1-0 Heartland
Sharks 1-0 Lobi Stars