Elijah Ani earn Lobi Stars super six ticket

Elijah Ani’s penalty earned a vital level for Lobi Stars because the guests shared factors in a 1-1 draw in opposition to relegation-threatened facet Dakkada FC on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo.

Second-half substitute Akinlade Lanre headed on objective to place the host in a cushty zone in entrance of their teeming supporters, however Elijah Ani Stood agency with nice composure and restored parity for the guests from the spot after Joseph Atule was introduced down into the field by Karim Abdoulaye

The Makurdi-based facet began the encounter with the wanted intent, surging ahead with dominant ball possession that compelled the host group to take a seat again through the early proceedings as they seek for an early opener. Nevertheless, the attractive alternatives the guests created to go forward earlier than the halftime break failed to interrupt the impasse as they lacked the leading edge.

Dakkada goalkeeper, Edidiong Usoro stood agency to disclaim the trio of Abba Umar, Elijah Ani, and Joseph Atule from placing the guests forward. On the opposite facet, the customer’s goalie Daniel Emmanuel was on alert when he was referred to as upon within the thirty first minute to cease Alkasim Yusuf’s efforts to finish the primary half 0-0.

Returning to the final stanza of the fierce battle, the top coach of the group B desk toppers made some tactical modifications. The gaffer pulled off the duo of Abba Umar and Mustapha Dan Azimi, and launched Anas Hassan and Suur Kumaga, for extra offensive play.

Coach Danlami Kwasau of Dakkada FC was not exempted from making modifications because the gaffer changed Kufre Ebong and Ifanyi Assurance, with Jonathan Prosper and Akinlade Lanre.

It was the host that broke the impasse by Akinlade Lanre within the forty sixth minute to vary the scoreline to 1-0, the substitute nodded a nook kick that hit the goal to place the relegation-threatened facet in a driving seat.

Nevertheless, their large jubilations have been minimize brief within the sixty fourth minute when former Rangers Worldwide high man, Elijah Ani restored parity for the previous NPFL champion when he stood agency and transformed the penalty to vary the scoreline to 1-1 after Atule was introduced down within the field, the choice which left the centre referee with no choice than to level to the spot.

The guests pushed ahead for the remaining minutes in the hunt for one other objective, however their efforts have been proved abortive because the host defended to thwart their efforts upon the ultimate whistle.

With this draw, Lobi Stars have collected 30 factors from 17 matches to ensure a playoff ticket. The Makurdi-based facet stays on the high of the Group B league desk.

The final recreation of the NPFL season will see the Shoe Will get Measurement host Wikki Vacationers of Bauchi at her adopted house in Jos.

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