In a thrilling MatchDay 2 of the NNL 2024 Super 8 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, four standout players were honored with the Prostar Man of the Match awards.
Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United, Abba Usman of Inter Lagos FC, Salau Yusuf of Ikorodu City, and Uchenna Njoku of Elkanemi Warriors delivered exceptional performances, driving their teams towards hopeful results.
The day began with Nasarawa United solidifying their aspirations for a return to the NPFL by overcoming Sokoto United 2-1. Anas Yusuf’s decisive play earned him the Man of the Match accolade as his team edged closer to their elite league dreams.
In the second game, Madiba FC bounced back into contention with a 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos FC. Despite taking an early lead, Inter Lagos faltered, unable to defend their advantage.
Abba Usman’s efforts for Inter Lagos were recognized, although his side fell short.
The drama continued as Beyond Limits snatched a late equalizer to force a 1-1 draw against Ikorodu City. Salau Yusuf’s contributions in this tightly contested match did not go unnoticed, as he was awarded for his standout performance.
Elkanemi Warriors, keen on rekindling their NPFL ambitions, emerged victorious in a 2-1 battle against Sporting Supreme. Uchenna Njoku’s performance was pivotal, helping his team secure a crucial win and earning him the Man of the Match award.
Tomorrow’s fixtures promise more excitement with four matches lined up. Sporting Supreme will challenge Nasarawa United in a bid to halt their dominant run, while Sokoto United seek redemption against Elkanemi Warriors. Meanwhile, Ikorodu City will face off against Madiba FC, and Inter Lagos FC will clash with Beyond Limits FC.
The matches are scheduled for 10 am and 4 pm at both the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and the Enugu Temporary Stadium, ensuring another action-packed day in the NNL Super 8 tournament.
