Second half substitute Yahuza Bala snatched all three points for the Ikon Allah Boys when he smashed home from a well fed pass by Idris Saidu, just a quarter of an hour left before the end of the game, as the visitors proved quite difficult to break down.
The encounter which was keenly contested by both sides saw the first half end goalless
The hosts however pressed more in the second half as they enjoyed more possession and were deservedly rewarded by the 78th minute goal through Yahuza Bala.
Bayelsa United threatened more in the final minutes of the game but were unable to break down the resilient Tornadoes defense who did everything to safeguard the maximum points.
The victory was enough to move the Ikon Allah Boys up the ladder and maintained a clean slate at their adopted home ground.
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