Nasarawa United, Sporting Lagos Claim Dramatic Away Wins

On October 18, during Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nasarawa United and Sporting Lagos secured impressive away victories. Nasarawa United defeated bottom-of-the-table Inter Lagos 2-0 in Lagos, with goals from Kelechi Ogbodo and Leonard Ugochukwu in the 10th and 40th minutes, marking their first away win of the season.

In a thrilling encounter in Jos, Sporting Lagos overcame Plateau United 3-2. Sporting took an early lead with a goal from Aliyu Buba in the 10th minute.

Plateau United responded with a brace from Victor Bawa in the 34th minute and first-half added time, leading 2-1 at halftime. However, Sporting Lagos rallied in the second half, with goals from Victor Samuel in the 53rd minute and Aondona Jacob Adeede in the 83rd minute, securing a historic away win.

These results have significantly impacted the league standings, demonstrating the unpredictability of the season.