It was mixed feelings for Nigeria's Abu Azeez after scoring, but it was not enough to stop his Chittagong Abahani side to fall to a league loss against Bashundhara Kings on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The former Nigeria Super Sand Eagle King scored the equaliser, but it fell short for the Blue Pirates who lost 4-1 at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in the match day 2 fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League.
Dorielton opened score for the hosts 2 minutes through Badsha's assist into the encounter, but Azeez equalled scored for the visitors 8 minutes later after a pass from fellow countryman, David Ifegwu was smashed into the net from the right corner of the pitch. . However, Hossain Rakib restored the lead for the Kings through Robinho's assist before Dorielton converted Islam's assist to give a comfort 3-1 lead at the end of the first half.
The second half was a cagey affair until the 86th minute when Robinho turned the goal scorer this time after scoring from the spot.
Meanwhile, Nigerian youngster Muritala Lawal who joined Chittagong Abahani with Azeez in November was not dressed for the game.
Chittagong Abahani will play next Rahmatgonj MFS in the league on the 12th of January.
Uche Dozie