Newly promoted side, El Kanemi Warriors earned a point against league leaders, Rivers United away from home on Sunday in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 9 encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Borno Army showed once again that they cannot be ruffled by the big boys as they played a 1-1 draw at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium even with 10 men at the of the match.
El Kanemi Warriors took the lead after Samaila Bello made his attempt count after 31 minutes of play.
The league leaders responded quickly as Taofeek Otaniyi restored parity for Rivers Utd level 3 minutes later.
However, the complexion of the game would change after the visitors had to play a man down following the sending-off of Gimba Ajiji at the end of the first half.
Nevertheless, a spirited and effective performance saw the Northerners hold their own against Coach Finidi George's led side to get a point after the final whistle.
Rivers United States top of the log with 21 points while El Kanemi Warriors are 5th with 13 points after 9 matches.
Uche Dozie