Inter Lagos claimed a hard fought 2-1 win over Abia Warriors to register their first home win of the 2026/27 NPFL season, reports www.aclsports.com.
Inter, who started the day bottom of the log, have struggled to garner points at home, and following a draw against Ikorodu City in their previous game, they went ahead to secure a morale boosting win at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
Inter captain Uchenna Njoku fired them into the lead in the 21st minute after a fine work by John Danga. Two minutes after the half hour mark, Danga capitalized on some lazy defending to double the home side’s lead as they went into the break.
After the interval, Abia Warriors turned things up and they were rewarded with a goal of their own when Ikoi Ettah scored to half the deficit. Moments later, the forward saw his effort crash against the woodwork as Imama Amapakabo’s men continued to push for a second goal.
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At the other end, Inter Lagos also had an attempt come off the woodwork, while Abia Warriors goalkeeper Sharp Uzoigwe made a fine stop to deny the hosts.
In the end, Sanjo Olutayo and his boys did just enough to see out a first home win and their second victory of the season.
In Aba, Ikorodu City gave a strong performance to beat former champions Enyimba 1-0. Tomisin Adebayo, who was culpable for the Inter goal last week, scored the game’s only goal to earn the Oga Boys all maximum points.
Defending champions Rangers International continued their fine run with a 1-1 draw against Niger Tornadoes in Minna. John Zakka opened the scoring for the hosts before Waheed Adebayo scored 15 minutes from time to grab a point for the visitors.
Similarly, Kwara United and Rivers United played out a 1-1 draw in Ilorin. Emmanuel Ekpeyong scored for the hosts before Wasiu Falolu equalized just a minute later for the Pride of Rivers.
Warri Wolves defeated Sporting Lagos 2-1 to return to winning ways on home soil. Sabastine Uche and former Sporting Lagos man Chisom Orji scored to hand the Seasiders a two-goal cushion before Abdullahi Abdulraqeeb pulled one back for the Lagosians.
Katsina United also defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 in Katsina. Luis Dadong scored for the third game in a row before Mubarak Sani doubled the home side’s lead. Sunday Aluku’s stoppage time finish was enough just to be a consolation for the Solid Miners.
Match day 14 action returns next weekend.
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