NPFL: Chidiebere Ernest Helps Gombe United To First Away Victory In Uyo

NPFL: Chidiebere Ernest Helps Gombe United To First Away Victory In Uyo By Niyi Busari Gombe United picked its first away win in the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a slim 0-1 win against Dakkada FC on Thursday. The Nigeria Professional Football League match-day 13 result catapulted Gombe to 8th on the log keeping the season dream of picking continental ticket alive. With a 0-0 first half, Gombe United introduced Ernest Chidiebere with Akor Itodo and Williams Ikeme to fortify the team aiming at picking the maximum points on the road. Williams Ukeme replaced Mohammed Aminu, while Chidi Ernest was drafted in for Sani Suleiman in the 46th minute. The substitute that changed the course of the match. Well-known for his marksmanship in the middle of the park with tailor-made passes that separate opponents' defense, Ernest was a thorn in the flesh of the hosts. Aside thwarting their plans towards scoring goals, he was the main man in building up to the attacks of his team against Dakkada FC They however, left it late before Gombe United in the 90th minute took the advantage when Yusuf Abdulazeez with a last gasp stunner leading to the lone with the assist by Ibrahim Yahaya.