El Kanemi Warriors avoided defeat at home after a late strike from Risilanu Ismail earned them a point against Kwara United on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com report.
The Nigeria Premier Football League match day 2 rescheduled game ended 1-1 between the two sides at the El Kanemi Warriors Stadium, Maiduguri.
There was nothing to separate the Borno Army and the Harmony Boys after 45 minutes of play.
However, the away side took the lead through Emmanuel Ogbole on 68 minutes after he converted a spot kick.
At one point, the Afonja side taught that victory was assured. Ismail, with a wonderful strike, stole a point for the Northerners.
The result sees El Kanemi in 5th place with 12 points, while Kwara United is 11th with 10 points after 8 matches.
Uche Dozie