The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicked off with a bang, as matchday one witnessed a plethora of goals and three away wins. (link unavailable) reports on the exciting opening round of fixtures.

Niger Tornadoes set the tone for the season with a 2-1 away victory over Kwara United at the Ilorin Township Stadium. Joseph Godstime's 32nd-minute strike made him the first player to score away from home in the 2024/2025 NPFL season.

In Umuahia, Remo Stars spoiled Imama Amapakabo's return to club management with a 2-0 win over Abia Warriors. The Oriental Derby in Owerri lived up to expectations as Enyimba FC came from behind to beat Heartland FC 3-1 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium.

Newcomers Ikorodu City FC were given a baptism of fire, losing 3-0 to Kano Pillars, while Plateau United edged Katsina United 1-0 in Jos. Shooting Stars of Ibadan secured a hard-fought point against Nasarawa United in Lafia, while Rivers United held Bendel Insurance to a goalless draw despite being a man down.

Matchday one results:

- Rangers International 0-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
- Heartland FC 1-3 Enyimba FC
- Sunshine Stars 3-0 Bayelsa United
- Kwara United 1-2 Niger Tornadoes
- Bendel Insurance 0-0 Rivers United
- Abia Warriors 0-2 Remo Stars
- Plateau United 1-0 Katsina United
- Nasarawa United 1-1 3SC
- Kano Pillars 3-0 Ikorodu City FC