Sporting Lagos and Barau FC share points in 1-1 NPFL draw

Published on: 27 September 2026

Sporting Lagos and Barau FC played out a 1-1 draw in Match Round 6 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with both sides scoring once after the interval of a closely contested encounter.

Sporting Lagos

Barau FC

Substitutions:

Sporting Lagos

M. Azibato (L. Adigun, 46)

Barau FC

Ball possession:

J. Atule gave Barau FC the lead in the 35th minute before S. Ayoade equalised for Sporting Lagos 26 minutes later.

Passes:

The result leaves both teams with a point from a match in which neither side was able to establish a clear statistical advantage.

Defense:

Barau FC broke the deadlock when Atule found the net in the 35th minute to put the visitors 1-0 ahead.

Face-to-face:

Sporting Lagos responded after the break and were rewarded when Ayoade scored in the 61st minute to restore parity.

Penalties in a match:

J. Atule (Barau FC) at 35 minute

The last five games (including this match):

Sporting Lagos - DWLWL
Barau FC - DWDWW

Top 5 NPFL scorers:

Line-ups:

Next games:

Sporting Lagos will play with Ikorodu City. September 30 at 15:00 (GMT), on Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Barau FC will play with Bendel Insurance. October 04 at 15:00 (GMT), on Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

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