Akala, Adegoke strike late to sink Benin Arsenal

Shooting Stars overcame a goalless tie to defeat Bendel Insurance 2-1 in a Nigerian Premier Football League match at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Friday. Two goals in the final minutes of play settled the match. Olakunle Akala put Shooting Stars ahead in the 84th minute with a shot from outside the box. Qamar Adegoke added a second goal in the 90th minute, just two minutes after added time had expired.

Bendel Insurance's Alex Oweilayefa equalized in the 90th minute plus seven, but it proved a futile effort. The victory gives Shooting Stars a chance to rebound from their 1-0 loss to Barau FC in an away game on Sunday. Shooting Stars had previously beaten Abia Warriors 4-1 at home. Bendel Insurance came into the match having earned a 2-1 win at home against Niger Tornadoes. However, they were unable to sustain that momentum in an away fixture.