Sporting Lagos Triumphs 3-2 Over Plateau United in Jos
Sporting Lagos secured a stunning 3-2 victory against Plateau United during a matchday 10 Nigeria Premier Football League match held at the New Jos Stadium in Jos. The match took place on Sunday, with Aliyu Baba scoring the opening goal for Sporting Lagos in the 10th minute.
Plateau United responded with a quick brace from Victor Dawa, taking the lead. However, Victor Samuel equalized for Sporting Lagos eight minutes into the second half.
The match saw Alex Aghahowa of Plateau United sent off in the 80th minute, and Jacob Aondona scored the decisive goal for Sporting Lagos in the 83rd minute. This victory marks Sporting Lagos' fifth consecutive unbeaten match, elevating them to third place in the NPFL standings with 16 points from 10 matches, while Plateau United sits in fifth place with 14 points.
Plateau United's coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, described the defeat as a bad day at the office, acknowledging the team's efforts despite the loss.
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