The Makwada Stadium in Numan, Adamawa State was the scene of high drama and tension as FC Basira clinched a gritty 1-0 victory over the Baffa Boys in a fiercely contested encounter. Hafiz Hamidu emerged the hero, netting the decisive goal in the 70th minute to keep his side’s Super 8 hopes alive.
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But the game was far more than just a single goal.
From the onset, it was clear both sides came prepared for battle. The Baffa Boys threw everything forward, determined to take points back home. But their efforts were blunted not just by FC Basira’s defense, but by a moment of madness in the 36th minute. Defender Adamu Mohammed was shown a second yellow and then a red card, leaving his team to fight on with ten men after an earlier booking in the 21st minute.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Baffa Boys showed incredible resolve, pressing for an equalizer. However, their momentum was repeatedly disrupted—not just by FC Basira’s counter-attacks—but by the hostile home crowd. Tensions peaked when fans began throwing missiles into the technical area, prompting a brief stoppage. Order was eventually restored, and the match continued under intense scrutiny.
The chaos wasn’t limited to the pitch. FC Basira’s own team secretary, Sunday Egga, saw red in the 65th minute, while Mustafa Mohd was ordered off the Baffa bench in the 60th, adding to the growing list of disciplinary incidents. Ifeanyi Eze and Wilson Chia also picked up bookings earlier in the game.
Despite FC Basira missing a penalty during the match, Hamidu’s strike proved enough to secure all three points—and bragging rights. The result keeps them in second place on the Conference D log with 13 points, just one behind table-toppers Yobe Desert Stars.
Next up, the Baffa Boys will hope for redemption on home turf when they face Kebbi United at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday, April 26.
This one had everything: goals, cards, chaos, and controversy—Numan won’t forget this game in a hurry.
