NPFL: Shooting Stars, Akwa United share Spoils in Ibadan

NPFL: Shooting Stars, Akwa United share Spoils in Ibadan By BSN Sports Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan would have Ayo Adebuju to thank as he rescued them a point in the dying minutes of their NPFL matchday 2 game against Akwa United on Sunday. Akwa United had earlier secured the lead through Utibe Archibong’s goal in the 29th minute of the first half pushing the home side to a high mountain to climb. It was a historically-burden moment for Shooting Stars who were playing the NPFL game on their home ground for the first time after four years- having relegated from the elite league. Akwa, who won the league last season were a hard knot for the Oluyole Warriors to crack as they took their lead to the last minute of the game. For Shooting, who played a goalless draw against Gombe United in their league opener, Akwa’s game was an early test and perhaps a timely engagement which will help them strengthen their fold going forward. Akwa didn’t fail to show their champion stuff as they took the game with caution, mastery and finesses -an indication that their 3-0 win over Kano Pillars last weekend wasn’t a fluke. While Shooting faces Lobi Stars in the mid week game, Akwa United will be doing the battle against Gombe United. Other results of the match day 2 includes; Rangers Int’l 0-1 Enyimba Int’l Rivers united 3-0 Katsina United Abia Warriors 1-0 Sunshine Stars Wikki Tourists 1-0 Niger Tornadoes Plateau United 1-0 Kwara United Dakkada FC 2-0 MFM FC Remo Stars 3-0 Heartland FC Nasarawa United 1-1 Gombe united Kano Pillars 0-0 Lobi Stars