Naija Super 8: Enyimba’s struggle continues as they draw Sporting Lagos

Reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL Enyimba Soccer Membership survived a scare from Sporting Lagos of their second match of the Naija Tremendous 8 event, Nigeriasoccernet.com reviews.

The Aba Giants performed a purpose much less encounter in opposition to the newly promoted Nigeria Premier Soccer League facet, Sporting Lagos on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment Onikan Lagos on Sunday.

Sporting Lagos have been the brighter facet early within the recreation as they initiated an assault 10 minutes into the sport via Rivo, however Jonathan Alukwu was offside after a chance at purpose.

Six minutes later, it was Enyimba with a transparent likelihood to attain, however Patrick Egeonu was readily available to make a courageous block.

On the lifeless of half time, Alukwu drifted into the penalty field from the left wing, however he shot straight on the goalkeeper because it motion ended 0-0 at half time.

Within the second half, Murphy Ndukwu appeared to open rating for the Individuals’s Elephant after driving ahead, hitting a low shot on the goalkeeper within the forty ninth minute.

5 minutes later, the Lagos facet virtually acquired a purpose after Silas went on a advantageous run previous the Enyimba protection however the goalkeeper intercepted his low cross.

Eriugo was introduced with a golden alternative within the penalty field to place Enyimba forward, however Agbor Ekoi rushed off his line to make a vital save in a minute later.

Within the 73rd minute, Okon put a little bit an excessive amount of on the end in what was q superb likelihood courtesy of a phenomenal effort by Silas.

A minute later, the centre refereed gave Sporting Lagos a penalty after a foul from the Enyimba protection, however the spot kick was saved by goalkeeper John Noble to maintain the rating 0-0.

The rating remained purpose much less as the 2 sides’ efforts to attain didn’t materialise after 90 minutes.

The outcome retains Remo Stars prime with 4 factors with Sporting Lagos, Katsina United and Enyimba having one level every in group A.

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