The late goal scored by the Peoples' Elephant was initially 'wrongfully' flagged offside by the Assistant Referee
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With this outstanding record, many expected the Sky Blue Stars to at least secure a draw against their Lagos rivals. The match began with a bang. Just three minutes in, Odibo, seeking redemption perhaps stole the ball from a Remo Stars corner kick and initiated a counter-attack. However, Remo Stars found a lifeline just before halftime when Ismail Sodiq pulled one back in the 39th minute.
Coach Daniel Ogunmodede responded with a double substitution, replacing Ossy Martins and Fabian Nworie with Adams Olamilekan and Okon Aniekeme. Enyimba secured a narrow victory over Doma United at Aba, with Chijioke Mbaoma’s late 88th-minute strike proving decisive.
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