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Sporting Lagos edge Plateau United in five-goal NPFL thriller

Sporting Lagos came from behind to beat Plateau United 3-2 at the New Jos Stadium and claim their second away victory of the season.

The visitors took the lead after 10 minutes when Aliyu Baba found the net, but Plateau United responded strongly before half-time. Victor Dawa scored twice to put the hosts 2-1 ahead at the break.

Sporting Lagos restored parity eight minutes into the second half through Victor Samuel, leaving the match finely balanced.

Plateau United were reduced to 10 men in the 80th minute when Alex Aghahowa was sent off for a foul. Sporting Lagos took advantage of the extra man soon afterwards, with Jacob Aondona scoring three minutes later to complete the comeback and secure all three points.

Nasarawa United also earned an away win, beating Inter Lagos 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Kelechi Ogbodo and Ugochukwu scored for the visitors.

Kano Pillars secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Katsina United at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Yahaya Ibrahim scored the decisive goal for the home side.

Niger Tornadoes beat Ikorodu City 2-1 in Minna after taking control of the match before half-time.

Nafiu Obalowu opened the scoring three minutes before the half-hour mark, while Bashir Musa doubled Niger Tornadoes’ lead.

Ikorodu City reduced the deficit deep into stoppage time through Basit Ayinde, but Niger Tornadoes held on to claim victory.

Nine-time champions Enyimba were held to a goalless draw by Warri Wolves in a closely contested encounter.

Full results:

Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Ikorodu City Inter Lagos 0-2 Nasarawa United Enyimba 0-0 Warri Wolves Kano Pillars 1-0 Katsina United Plateau United 2-3 Sporting Lagos

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