NBSL: Kebbi United earn first point with win over defending champions, Kebbi Fishers

Published on: 12 April 2024

At the Filin Sukuwa, Sani Abacha Bye pass, Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the matchday 2 of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League saw Kebbi United recording their first win while Anambra Warriors maintained winning record, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Kebbi United BSC edged Kebbi BSC 5-4 in a pulsating encourage which saw three goals from Uzairu Muhammed for the state league champions while Sadiq Umar scored two goals. to beat their local rivals.

Adams Taiwo’s hat trick and a goal from Usman Bello were not enough as Kebbi Fishers suffered their first loss of the season after two games.

Kebbi United BSC returned to winning ways after consecutive losses to Kada BSC and Anambra Warriors BSC.

Anambra Warriors had defeated Kebbi United earlier 3-0 courtesy of a brace from Ekwo Stanley with Mommah Miracle scoring the opener for the Nnewi-based team.

Kada City of Kwara edged Nmanko Patigi BSC on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 score line at full and extra time.

Tanko Emmanuel and Dozie Frank of Nmanko cancelled Jamiu Kunle and Blessing Elijah earlier goals in less than two minutes to go into penalties which Kada won 3-1.

Nmanko Patigi BSC lost their second game of the day 2-3 after surrending a 2-goal lead to debutants Jigawa Golden Stars BSC.

Usman Yusuf and Kunle Jamiu had given them a 2-0 lead but goals from goalkeeper, Arome Isa and Bagudu Hamza took the game into extra time where Umar Muhammad scored the winning goal.

The third Matchday will take place on Friday followed by the last Matchday of the first round of the league on Saturday

 

By Uche Dozie

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