NPFL: Sunshine Stars beat Katsina United to return to winning ways in Akure
Sunshine Stars of Akure on Saturday returned to winning ways after defeating Katsina United in the match day 30 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
The match played at the Ondo State Sport Complex, Akure, on Saturday, had both teams played goalless in the first half of the encounter.
Sunshine Stars had last won 1-0 against Rivers United and failed to pick maximum points against Shooting Stars and Akwa United in Akure.
However, after 13 minutes of play in the second half (58th minute), Sunshine Stars Midfielder, Azeez Ajagbe, broke the deadlock with a superb finish to give the home team the lead.
In the 80th minute, a penalty was awarded to Sunshine Stars after Katsina goalkeeper Nwabali Stanley’s leg caught striker Donald Ugochuckwu in the area with the latter converting from the spot to make it 2-0.
Katsina United Coach, Bishir Sadauki, said that his team failed to utilise the chances it created and suffered for it. He said his team would try to push on and achieve the set targets for the season.
Sunshine Stars Coach, Emmanuel Deutch, dedicated the victory to the sports writers and fans of the team for staying beside the team.
With the win, Sunshine Stars now have 42 points from 30 matches and are now eighth on the NPFL log.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Diaspora
Beyond Nollywood: List of Nigerian actors who light up Hollywood
Nigerian actors and actresses, whether born in the diaspora or raised abroad, have become household names in Hollywood.
Anti-Corruption
How Nigerians Anthony Ikenwe, Kevin Nwamma pulled off multimillion-pound crypto heist in UK, end in jail
Messrs Ikenwe, Nwamma and one other crook were living lavish lifestyles, buying cars, designer clothes, and Rolexes, and going on numerous luxury holidays.
Education
UNICEF praises Nigerian government for rescuing kidnapped Oriire schoolchildren
UNICEF has commended the Nigerian government for rescuing 39 abducted schoolchildren and five teachers in Oyo state.
States
Yobe governor to spend N73 billion on agric empowerment, other projects
The Yobe government has approved N73.3 billion for various projects and services in the state.
Showbiz
Five things Nigerians need to know about FG’s FreeTV
The federal government has launched FreeTV, a subscription-free digital television platform designed to expand access to television services for millions of Nigerians.
Hot news Home top
South Africa’s Du Plessis, Nigeria’s Usman face off in UFC showdown in Oklahoma
The middleweight main event takes place at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
