Sporting Lagos came from behind to secure an impressive 3-2 win over Plateau United in one of Sunday’s NPFL Matchday Nine fixtures, www.aclsports.com reports.
After claiming their first home win of the season in the previous matchday, Sporting Lagos backed it up with a 3-2 win against in-form Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium.
Sporting Lagos went in front through Aliyu Baba in the 10th minute before the home side scored twice through Victor Dawa to turn the game around before halftime. After the restart, Jeff Buter’s men scored once again through Samuel Victor to level the score before Jacob Aondona scored a goal of the season contender to snatch all three points seven minutes from time.
With their third away win of the season, Sporting Lagos moved into third and will now play Katsina United in their first game in the month of November, as next weekend’s game against Rangers has been postponed due to the latter’s continental commitments.
Enyimba were held to a goalless draw by Warri Wolves in Aba. Meanwhile, Inter Lagos’ woes continued yet again as they fell 2-0 to Nasarawa United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Kelechi Ogbodo and Ugochukwu Leonard scored for the Solid Miners, leaving the Lagosians rock-bottom.
Niger Tornadoes returned to winning ways at home with a 2-1 win over Ikorodu City. Nafiu Obalowu and Musa Bashir scored for the hosts, while Basit Ayinde scored a late consolation for the Oga Boys. In Kano, Kano Pillars managed to beat Katsina United 1-0 thanks to Ibrahim Yahaya’s early goal.
Meanwhile, it finished in a stalemate between Doma United and Kun Khalifat in Gombe, as well as between Kwara United and Abia Warriors in Ilorin. Earlier on Friday, Shooting Stars returned to winning ways against Ranchers Bees.
