NPFL Review: Enyimba take all points in Ibadan with last gasp goal
Nigeria Premier Football League reigning champions, Enyimba FC earned maximum points away from home after defeating Shooting Stars Sports Club in Ibadan on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The People's Elephant of Aba scored a late minute goal courtesy of Chibueze Izuogu to win the Oluyole Warriors 2-1 at Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.
An end to end situation it was in the first half as the two sides pushed to score with the two goalkeepers making a couple of saves to keep the tie goalless at halftime.
In the second half, the visitors started the better side dominating play which resulted into a penalty 8 minutes into the half which was converted by Chijioke Mbaoma.
It could have been two after a beautiful link up between Joseph Atule and Chijioke Mbaoma as the later forced a save off the goalkeeper.
Kareem Ademola restored parity for the host in the 83rd minute to set up a pulsating end.
Wit seconds left to the end of the game, Izuogu hit a screamer to give the 9-time champions a vital win after 2 consecutive away loses.
Uche Dozie
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