Sporting Lagos claimed an impressive 3-2 away win over Plateau United in one of Sunday’s NPFL Matchday Nine fixtures, Trybal News reports.
The Lagos side built on their first home victory of the season last matchday with another strong performance against an in form Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium.
Sporting Lagos took the lead in the 10th minute through Aliyu Baba. However, Plateau United responded with two goals from Victor Dawa to turn the game around before half time.
After the break, Jeff Buter’s men fought back. Samuel Victor scored to level the contest before Jacob Aondona produced a stunning finish seven minutes from time to seal all three points for the visitors.
The victory marked Sporting Lagos third away win of the season. It also lifted them to third place in the NPFL table, strengthening their position among the league’s leading sides.
Sporting Lagos will next face Katsina United in November. Their match against Rangers scheduled for next weekend has been postponed because of Rangers continental commitments.
Kano Pillars end winless run as Inter Lagos struggle
Elsewhere, Enyimba played out a goalless draw with Warri Wolves in Aba. Meanwhile, Inter Lagos suffered another setback, losing 2-0 to Nasarawa United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
Kelechi Ogbodo and Ugochukwu Leonard scored for Nasarawa United, leaving Inter Lagos rooted to the bottom of the table.
Niger Tornadoes also returned to winning ways with a 2-1 home victory over Ikorodu City. Nafiu Obalowu and Musa Bashir scored for the hosts, while Basit Ayinde grabbed a late consolation for the visitors, known as the Oga Boys.
In Kano, Kano Pillars beat Katsina United 1-0 thanks to Ibrahim Yahaya’s early goal. The result ended Pillars’ run of five matches without a win.
Doma United and Kun Khalifat settled for a draw in Gombe. Kwara United and Abia Warriors also shared the points after a stalemate in Ilorin.
Earlier on Friday, Shooting Stars returned to winning ways with a victory over Ranchers Bees as the Matchday Nine fixtures continued across the NPFL.
