Sporting Lagos produced the headline result of NPFL Matchday Five after coming from behind to defeat nine-time Nigerian champions Enyimba FC 3-2 in Aba on Wednesday., Trybal News reports.
Enyimba looked set to take control when Stanley Dimgba opened the scoring in the 44th minute, giving the home side a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Sporting Lagos came out strongly after the break and turned the game around. The visitors levelled in the 51st minute before Haruna Hadi put them ahead in the 65th minute.
Daniel Aboh added a third just four minutes later to complete a remarkable turnaround and put Sporting Lagos 3-1 ahead.
Enyimba pulled one back through Tobi Iyanda, but Sporting Lagos held firm to claim all three points and one of the most significant away victories of the matchday.
The defeat marked back-to-back losses for Enyimba and adds to a difficult start for the Aba giants. Their home struggles have become particularly notable after Inter Lagos also defeated them 1-0 in Aba on Matchday Four.
Other Matchday Five Results
Rangers secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Ranchers, while Barau FC continued their campaign with a 2-0 win against Abia Warriors.
Bendel Insurance also claimed three points after edging Ikorodu City 2-1, while Shooting Stars recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory over Katsina United.
In Ilorin, Kwara United defeated Nasarawa United 2-1. Sanni Muhammed gave the hosts an early lead in the 12th minute before Jofrank Istifanus equalised for Nasarawa in the 29th minute.
Kwara United restored their advantage through Abdulsalam Abdulsalam in the 65th minute and held on to secure their second victory of the season.
The result extended Nasarawa United’s winless run to three matches, with the Lafia-based side having recorded just one win and one draw from their opening five games.
Inter Lagos and Kano Pillars shared the points in a 1-1 draw, while Niger Tornadoes and Warri Wolves played out a goalless draw.
Doma United and Plateau United produced the highest-scoring draw of the matchday, finishing 2-2.
With Sporting Lagos stealing the spotlight in Aba, Matchday Five delivered another round of significant results across the NPFL, as clubs continue to establish their positions early in the campaign.
