NPFL Review: Enyimba take all points in Ibadan with last gasp goal

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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.

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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.

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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