In an exciting encounter on Matchday Six, Kwara United faced an early scare but made a triumphant comeback to beat Sporting Lagos 2-1 at the Main Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex.
The match got off to a sensational start when highly mobile and ambitious Jonathan Alukwu netted a first-minute goal, giving Sporting Lagos an early advantage. Alukwu relentlessly tested Kwara United’s defense and found the net after receiving a penetrating pass from the left.
Kwara United struggled to break through the visitors’ defense but managed to secure a penalty in the 45th minute. Defender Ejeh Isaiah converted the penalty and was later named Man of the Match.
Coach Kabir Sulaiman Dogo didn’t hesitate to make early changes in the second half in a bid to secure the win. His substitutions, including introducing Issa Gata and Sadeeq Yusuf, aimed to turn the tide in Kwara United’s favor. Additional substitutions followed as the pressure mounted on Sporting Lagos.
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The relentless pressure finally paid off for Kwara United in the 86th minute when Ifeanyi Odiannega capitalized on a quick exchange of passes to score from close range, securing the victory.
Coach Dogo praised his players for the great comeback and emphasized that his team, despite rallying late, is one of the best in the league and will continue to improve with each match.
Sporting Lagos’ coach, Paul Offor, commended his team’s performance in the match, particularly their ability to score goals in away games. He acknowledged the role of the fans as a major source of motivation for the NPFL newcomers.
Ejeh Isaiah, the Man of the Match, not only scored his second goal of the season but also delivered an outstanding performance. He expressed the team’s motivation to win after securing just one point from two consecutive matches.
Kwara United will face Enyimba International in their next match on Matchday Seven, which promises to be another thrilling encounter in the NPFL.
