NPFL LaLiga U-15 Promise: Sunshine Stars progress to quarter final after win against Kwara United

Published on: 20 April 2023

Sunshine Stars U-15 team will be the quarter finals of the Nigeria Premier Football League LaLiga U-15 Promise tournament after win against Kwara United on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Junior Akure Gunners defeated the Junior Afonja Warriors by two goals to one at the Remo Stars Stadium to get a back to back win after losing their first match.

Sunshine Stars came from behind to get the crucial win in the second match of round 3 of match day 6 fixtures.

Suleiman Yusuf put Kwara United in front in the 18th minute after rounding up the goalkeeper to put the ball at the back of the net.

Olaniyan Precious restored parity for Sunshine Stars in the second half after 44 minute.

Edwin Miracle converted from the penalty spot to complete the comeback in the 60th minute as they held on to win.

They finish with six points and qualify for the next round, two points better than Kwara United which have four points and await the game against Akwa United and Doma United to know their fate.

The last game of group B between Akwa United and Doma United will be played on Thursday (today). Akwa United which have four points will qualify with a win or draw compared to Doma United with no point.

 

By Uche Dozie

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