Drab start at NNL Super 4 as Doma shares spoil with Bayelsa in game of Uniteds

The most anticipated Nigeria National League, NNL Super 4 began on a not too impressive note as opening day fixture between Bayelsa United and Doma United ended in a goaless draw.

The encounter played at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenogoa was witnessed by a sizeable crowd who have been anticipating the tourney that has been postponed four times due to series of circumstances.

Bayelsa United created several scoring opportunities in the first half but were unable to convert their chances despite having full control of the game.

Forward Robert Mizo almost gave the Prosperity Boys the lead four  minutes into the game from Daniel Ekpo’s low drive but was saved by Doma United shot stopper Zalli Abullahi who was kept busy throughout the game.

Just before the half time mark Stephen Wisdom tested the Savannah Tigers goalkeeper from a long range shot but hit the woodwork as Garando Tekena failed to utilize the Doma United shot stopper spill.

In what could be described as the best opportunity for the Prosperity Boys Daniel Ekpo on 50 minute had a one on one with the visitors goalkeeper but was not intelligent enough to put the ball at the back of the net.

Doma United who were defensive conscious not to concede a goal came very close on 80 minute as Hilary Ekawu effort was abbreviated by the brilliance of Gabriel Biriduba and Endurance Ebedebiri.

Action returns on Thursday with  Doma United up against El-Kanemi Warriors while Bayelsa United square off with neighbors Bendel Insurance by 4pm

The Super 4 tournament is to determine who wins the 2021/2022 NNL season even as the four teams have secured their positions in next season’s Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.