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Soccer News of Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Source: www.completesports.com

NPFL: Enyimba hold FC Ifeanyi Ubah in thrilling derby

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Enyimba and FC Ifeanyi Ubah battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their oriental derby clash in Aba on Wednesday, reports Completesports.com.

Saidu Adamu gave the visitors the lead a minute before the hour mark poking from close range after Uche Onuoha nodded Evans Ogbonda’s cross to his path.

Adamu got his second of the game in the 61st minute after he was set up Ekene Awazie.

Enyimba however rallied back with Reuben Bala reducing the deficit 12 minutes from time.

Substitute Imo Obot equalized for the home team in stoppage time.

It was Obot’s first goal for the Peoples Elephant.

Enyimba moved to fifth position on the table with 31 points from 17 games.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah remains in the 19th position with 17 points from 19 games.