NNL 24: Jonah James Nets Brace, Wins Man Of The Match Award

NNL 24: Jonah James Nets Brace, Wins Man Of The Match Award

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Abia Comets forward, Jonah James, continued with his impressive goal scoring form in the current Nigeria National League season as he fired a brace to inspire, Abia Comets 3-1 home win against Dakkada FC, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

Known for his goal scoring prowess, the bulky forward was handed another start against Dakkada FC and went ahead to justify his inclusion with a brace to earn the Man of the Match Award, MOTM.

The goal scoring sensation was unanimously picked for the MOTM award courtesy of Sportslight following his brace and overall performance which earned his team maximum points.

The Coach Ejeh’s tutored side filed out against Dakkada at the Umuahia township stadium with high expectations of grabbing another maximum points at home.

Youthful Abia Comets side who grinded out a point on the road against Smart City on (8) ambushed its Matchday 9 opponents, Dakkada Fc, hoping to consolidate its Matchday (8) heroics.

Dakkada FC, who clinched a 1-0 win against Madiba Fc lined up against Abia Comets on Matchday 9 with hopes of wrecking havoc at the Umuahia township stadium.

First half of the keenly anticipated game lived up to its billing with the two sides showing off the best of football artistry as the host, Abia Conets, went ahead to record a 2-0 lead at half time.

Upon restart for the second half, Abia Comets side added to its goal numbers with its bullish forward, Jonah James completing his brace.

Dakkada FC pulled a goal off a set piece from legendary Anieken Ekpe to bring the final scoreline to 3-1.