NPFL22: Shooting Stars, Akwa United share spoils in Ibadan

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan would have Ayo Adebuju to thank as he rescued them a point in the dying minutes of their NPFL matchday 2 game against Akwa United on Sunday.

Akwa United had earlier secured the lead through Utibe Archibong’s goal in the 29th minute of the first half pushing the home side to a high mountain to climb.

It was a historically-burden moment for Shooting Stars who were playing the NPFL game on their home ground for the first time after four years- having relegated from the elite league.

Akwa, who won the league last season were a hard knot for the Oluyole Warriors to crack as they took their lead to the last minute of the game.

For Shooting, who played a goalless draw against Gombe United in their last match, Akwa’s game was an early test and perhaps a timely engagement which will help them strengthen their fold going forward.

Akwa didn’t fail to show their champion stuff as they took the game with caution, mastery and finesses -an indication that their 3-0 win over Kano Pillars last weekend wasn’t a fluke.

While Shooting faces Lobi Stars in the mid week game, Akwa United will be doing the battle against Gombe United.

Other results of the match day 2 includes;

Rangers Int’l 0-1 Enyimba Int’l

Rivers united 3-0 Katsina United

Abia Warriors 1-0 Sunshine Stars

Wikki Tourists 1-0 Niger Tornadoes

Plateau United 1-0 Kwara United

Dakkada FC 2-0 MFM FC

Remo Stars 3-0 Heartland FC

Nasarawa United 1-1 Gombe united

Kano Pillars 0-0 Lobi Stars