Akala, Adegoke strike late to sink Benin Arsenal
Shooting Stars beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 in an NPFL matchday 13 fixture, with late goals from Olakunle Akala and Qamar Adegoke securing the win. Read More: https://punchng.com/akala-adegoke-strike-late-to-sink-benin-arsenal/
In a high-stakes Nigeria Premier Football League fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Friday, Shooting Stars managed to overcome a goalless deadlock against Benel Insurance with two late goals, securing a 2-1 victory. The game was played on Matchday 13 of the league.
Olakunle Akala broke the tension in the 84th minute, capitalizing on a loose ball to fire in a powerful strike from distance, putting Shooting Stars ahead. In the 90th minute, with just two minutes of added time remaining, Qamar Adegoke doubled the lead, ensuring the victory for the Oluyole Warriors.
Despite putting up a strong fight, Benel Insurance's Alex Oweilayefa managed to score a consolation goal for his team in the 90th minute plus seven, but it proved too little too late. The defeat marks a setback for the Benin-based club, coming after a 2-1 home win over Niger Tornadoes earlier in the week.
This win gives Shooting Stars a morale boost, offering a response to their earlier 1-0 loss away to Barau FC on Sunday. Prior to the match, Benel Insurance had shown resilience by defeating Abia Warriors 4-1 in a home game.
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