Rangers started the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United.
Luis Dadong gave Katsina United seven minutes before the break, while Chibueze Oputa equalised for Rangers deep into stoppage time.
Last season’s runners-up Rivers United started their campaign in style, edging past Plateau United 2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium,Port Harcourt.
Abdulrasheed Dabai, and Wasiu Falolu got the goals for the hosts.
