By Hananeel Jackson
The sun failed to shine in Yenagoa as host Bayelsa United beat Sunshine Stars of Akure 2-1 in matchday sixteen fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
Experienced technical adviser of Bayelsa United, Diepreye Teibowei made two changes from the starting eleven against Lobi Stars and Doma United of Gombe with Loveday Saro coming in for Captain Gabriel Biriduba and Taiwo Abdulrafiu for Yazid Adamu.
The Prosperity Boys took the lead on 61 minute from midfielder Edwin Ayiba’s well placed effort and a Robert Mizo well delivery that immediately responded in less than a minute from Achi Nnaemeka deflected shot.
Despite the soggy nature of the pitch the host did not relent in their pursuit for three points as they continued to put pressure on the Akure based side defence line but the Owena waves defence line was solid.
