NPFL: Pillars fight back to earn point against Lobi Stars

Published on: 24 November 2024

Kano Pillars staged a comeback to get a draw against Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 13 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

A beautiful goal from Rabiu Ali and Mustapha Umar cancelled goals from Ahmadu Liman and Ossy Martins as Kano Pillars earned a point at Lafia City Stadium.

Ahmadu Liman from a counter attack put Lobi Stars in front in the 7th minute before Ossy Martins scored from Ahmadu Liman's assist on 14 minutes as the hosts held on to the lead at half time.

However, the visitors scored two goals in quick succession in the second half on 76h and 78 minutes through Ali and Umar.

Ali with a thunderous free kick from 40 yards and Umar scored a rebound from Ahmed Musa shot that was parried by the goalkepper.

The result keeps Lobi Stars 16th on the log with 13 points while the Sai Masu Gida side are 6th on the log with 19 points.

Uche Dozie

 

 

 

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