Sporting Lagos overcame Abia Warriors in a fantastic win on Sunday, 4-2, relating to matchweek 32 of the Liga Nigeriana. To this matchweek, Abdullahi Biffo's team came from a defeat, and Bethel Orji's team came from a win. Jonathan Alukwu made a great performance with 2 goals.
The opening goal was scored by Onyekachi Durugbor early in the game. Shortly before the interval, Junior Lokosa doubled the lead for Sporting Lagos.
After the break, Sunday Megwo fired home for Abia Warriors. In the 58th minute, Prince Okorie fired home Bethel Orji's team second goal. After 61 minutes, Jonathan Alukwu struck for Abdullahi Biffo's team. In the 67th minute, Ijoma Desouza had a golden opportunity on his feet to score but missed a penalty. With 70 minutes on the clock, Jonathan Alukwu netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Sporting Lagos are 12th in the table, with 41 points, while Abia Warriors sit 14th place, with 41 points. In the next fixture, Abdullahi Biffo's team will play away against Rivers United. Meanwhile, Bethel Orji's team will play at home against Rivers United.
4-2 | ||
Onyekachi Durugbor 4' Junior Lokosa 45' Jonathan Alukwu 61' 70' | Sunday Megwo 48' Prince Okorie 58' |
