The Nigeria Premier Soccer League’s Sport week 7 rolled on with every little thing that makes the competitors a scriptwriter’s dream: title-chasing duels, bottom-table scraps and astonishing plot twists in stadiums throughout the nation.
From last-gasp winners in Ibadan to torrential rain in Enugu, it was one other weekend of heartbreak, redemption and pure NPFL theatre.
Abia Warriors Shock Kwara United in Ilorin
On the Kwara Sports activities Complicated, Kwara United followers noticed their hearts damaged as in-form Abia Warriors surprised them with a gritty 1–0 win; their second straight victory after thrashing champions Remo Stars midweek and bouncing again from their CAF Confederation Cup exit.
The turning level got here within the forty eighth minute. A second of chaos noticed Kwara’s goalkeeper deal with an oblique ball contained in the field, gifting Emeka Obioma a golden probability from the spot. He made no mistake, and that single strike sealed all three factors for the “Umu Chineke Boys”.
The defeat piles stress on head coach Tunde Sanni amid discuss of an ultimatum following their poor home run and continental heartbreak.
Ayodele’s 94th-minute magic in Ibadan
In Ibadan, Taking pictures Stars SC saved their revival alive with back-to-back wins, however they needed to dig deep on the Lekan Salami Stadium.
Probability after probability went begging till Ismail Ayodele grabbed the bull by the horn, smashing house a 94th-minute winner, sending the Oluyole Warriors trustworthy right into a frenzy that felt extra like a Sunday reward session than a soccer match.
Enyimba and Rivers United stalemate in Aba
In Aba, it was no victor, no vanquish. Enyimba and Rivers United; two unbeaten giants, cancelled one another out in a tense goalless draw, either side preserving their proud begins to the season.
Khalifat snatch late level in Minna
Kun Khalifat responded to final week’s house loss by taking a decent 1–1 draw away at Niger Tornadoes. The hosts led by way of a surprising 30-yard screamer by Abba Khalid halfway by way of the primary half, however didn’t clear their traces late on. Akuta Ugochukwu pounced on the scramble to degree within the 81st minute, leaving Tornadoes’ keeper Ifeanyi Nchekube helpless.
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The “Ikon Allah Boys” threw every little thing ahead searching for a winner however have been compelled to accept some extent.
The Ikon Allah boys respect followers who got here out for the sport.
Bayelsa United’s Frustration Grows
In Yenagoa, Bayelsa United’s woes deepened after NPFL away specialists Ikorodu Metropolis held them to a 1–1 draw. Eno James opened the scoring within the twenty sixth minute, however the hosts’ hunt for a ‘security’ second aim by no means materialised. As a substitute, Tosin Oyedokun struck from the penalty spot within the 83rd minute to interrupt Bayelsa hearts and rescue a priceless level for the Lagos aspect.
Wolves chunk again in Kano
Final week’s away heroes Barau FC have been introduced again to earth by a revitalised Warri Wolves, who claimed a 1–0 win away in Kano regardless of suspending coach Napoleon Aluma after their defeat to 3SC. Justus Ohanu scored the winner within the twenty ninth minute, earlier than Barau’s frustration deepened with Okoko’s 74th-minute pink card.
Rain Stops Play in Enugu
In Enugu, the heavens had the ultimate say. Torrential rain washed out Rangers Worldwide’s conflict with Katsina United after 60 minutes with the scores locked at 0–0. The ultimate half-hour on the Cathedral will likely be accomplished later at this time.
NPFL — Nonetheless probably the most unpredictable present on the town
From Ilorin to Ibadan, Minna to Yenagoa, Gameweek 7 reaffirmed what followers already know: the NPFL is greater than soccer. It’s pure drama, a dwelling, respiration epic of twists, turns, heartbreak and triumph that retains the nation spellbound week after week.
