Home Football NPFL: Sporting Lagos suffers first defeat of the season in South West derby
Football

NPFL: Sporting Lagos suffers first defeat of the season in South West derby

The newly promoted side, Sporting Lagos has suffered the first defeat of the season in the South West Derby to Remo Stars.

Remo Stars move to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 2-1 win over Sporting Lagos in a tension soaked game.

Sporting Lagos goalkeeper Christian Nwoke conceded a goal for the first time this season after keeping clean sheets in three previous games.

Sporting Lagos went infront in the game after Jonathan Alukwu broke the deadlock in the 21st minute. But Remo Stars leveled the game 10 minutes later through Frank Mawuena. 

Sikiru Alimi scored the winning goal from the penalty spot, three minutes after the break after captain, Ozaveche Balogun handled the ball in his box.

Facebook Comments Box

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles

Aishat Bolarinwa impressive performance in NWFL Championship

Ghetto Tigers Ladies forward, Aishat Bolarinwa was in blistering form at the...

Excitement mounts for the 11th All-African University Games

Edidiong Isong For the second time, Nigeria will host the All-African University...

‘Go and make Ogun Proud’ – Sports commissioner charges as Team Ogun set for  National Youth Games 

Ogun state sports commissioner, Hon Wasiu Isiaka has charged the state contingents...

Super Eagles share spoils with Rwanda, Maintain top spot in Group B

Daniel Oyekan The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a frustrating...

Verified by MonsterInsights