Kastina United got a boost as they flagged off their campaign in the 2nd stanza of the league on Thursday, beating Kun Khalifat 2-0 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.
A brace from Jamiu Yusuf in the 49th and 83rd minutes of the encounter was all that was needed to seal victory for The Changi Boys.
Visiting kun Khalifat did all they could to remedy the situation to no avails as the homers ran away with two goals and three points.
Kastina united are 9th on the log with 29 points in 20 games, and will next face next face Warri Wolves away on Sunday.
Kun khalifat still rooted at the bottom of the ladder with just 18 points in 20 games host Rangers international in an oriental derby also on Sunday.
The tie between Kastina united and Kun Khalifat was not without cautions as the homers were handed three yellow cards in the 41st, 78th and 88th minutes.
The visitors were equally not spared as they also saw yellow in the 27th minute.