NPFL: Enyimba International Hold Wikki Tourists In Bauchi

NPFL: Enyimba International Hold Wikki Tourists In Bauchi

Sampson Adedeji

Action in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 33 fixtures got underway on Saturday in Bauchi, where Enyimba International battled hosts Wikki Tourists to a 2-2 draw, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The home side made a bright start to the encounter, taking the lead in the 14th minute through Bala Imamu, who capitalised on early pressure to put Wikki ahead.

Enyimba responded after the break, with Samuel Okechukwu restoring parity in the 54th minute to bring the visitors back into the contest.

Wikki Tourists regained their advantage in the 70th minute courtesy of Jonathan Mairiga, raising hopes of securing maximum points in front of their home fans.

However, Enyimba showed resilience deep into stoppage time, as Onyebuchi Nwaorisa struck in the 97th minute to salvage a crucial point for the Aba giants.

The result leaves both sides sharing the spoils in a fiercely contested encounter as the league campaign approaches its final stretch.