Naija Super 8: Enyimba loses to Katsina, collapses
NPFL champions Enyimba have been eliminated from the ongoing Naija Super 8 tournament in Lagos after a shock 2-1 loss to Katsina United, but the scramble for tickets to the semi-finals of the Group A will drop the thread after Sporting Lagos also beat Remo Stars 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday.
After a scoreless first half, Katsina United took a two-goal lead in two minutes, with Ibrahim Yahaya scoring the first in the 54th minute, while Nazifi Yahaya added the second in the second. 56th minute. after Somari Alalibo handled the ball in the box.
Fatai Abdulahi pulled one back for the People's Elephant on death, but that was only consolation as Finidi George's men were knocked out in the group stage after two defeats and a draw.
"We need a rest. We need to think about how we can rest and prepare for next season. Congratulations to those who qualified and I wish them the best," said said Finidi in his post-match interview.
In the opener, Chiemeka Nwokeji scored in stoppage time from the rebound from a missed penalty as 10-man Sporting Lagos beat Remo Stars 2-1 to win the Premier League derby. southwest.
Togolese striker Frank Muawena headed Remo into the lead 18 minutes into the game with his second goal of the tournament, but the newly-promoted side equalized in the 26th minute until Saturday Okon to tie the score 1-1 at the break.
The intensity of the game increased in the second half and with the derby seemingly heading for a draw, substitute Jonathan Alukwu won a penalty on the death to give Sporting the lead. earn his first victory. Chiemeka scored the rebound from the spot kick after his initial effort was pushed back.
There was even more time for drama in the game as Sporting goalkeeper Christian Nwoke was sent off for a second bookable offense but his side held on for a famous victory against their potential South West rivals ahead of next season.
With one match remaining in Group A between them, Sporting and Katsina have four points apiece and have the advantage of advancing to the semi-finals before their meeting on Thursday. A draw in this match will also mean the elimination of Remo, who currently has four points after three matches.
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NPFL champions Enyimba have been eliminated from the ongoing Naija Super 8 tournament in Lagos after a shock 2-1 loss to Katsina United, but the scramble for tickets to the semi-finals of the Group A will drop the thread after Sporting Lagos also beat Remo Stars 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday.
After a scoreless first half, Katsina United took a two-goal lead in two minutes, with Ibrahim Yahaya scoring the first in the 54th minute, while Nazifi Yahaya added the second in the second. 56th minute. after Somari Alalibo handled the ball in the box.
Fatai Abdulahi pulled one back for the People's Elephant on death, but that was only consolation as Finidi George's men were knocked out in the group stage after two defeats and a draw.
"We need a rest. We need to think about how we can rest and prepare for next season. Congratulations to those who qualified and I wish them the best," said said Finidi in his post-match interview.
In the opener, Chiemeka Nwokeji scored in stoppage time from the rebound from a missed penalty as 10-man Sporting Lagos beat Remo Stars 2-1 to win the Premier League derby. southwest.
Togolese striker Frank Muawena headed Remo into the lead 18 minutes into the game with his second goal of the tournament, but the newly-promoted side equalized in the 26th minute until Saturday Okon to tie the score 1-1 at the break.
The intensity of the game increased in the second half and with the derby seemingly heading for a draw, substitute Jonathan Alukwu won a penalty on the death to give Sporting the lead. earn his first victory. Chiemeka scored the rebound from the spot kick after his initial effort was pushed back.
There was even more time for drama in the game as Sporting goalkeeper Christian Nwoke was sent off for a second bookable offense but his side held on for a famous victory against their potential South West rivals ahead of next season.
With one match remaining in Group A between them, Sporting and Katsina have four points apiece and have the advantage of advancing to the semi-finals before their meeting on Thursday. A draw in this match will also mean the elimination of Remo, who currently has four points after three matches.
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