In the sixth round of the 2025/2026 Nigerian National League (NNL), Sunstar drew 1-1 with Abiya Comets at the Akure Sports Centre, maintaining their unbeaten home record.
In the 88th minute, Sunstar were on the verge of defeat, but defensive midfielder Bismark Adjosoye stepped up as the team’s unexpected hero, equalizing the score – just seconds before, the visitors had taken the lead, surprising the home fans.
This was Sunstar’s third home game of the season, and they started strong, dominating the early stages of the match.
However, Abiya Comets goalkeeper Moses Akams performed brilliantly, thwarting their attacks on several occasions. Akams made three excellent saves in the first 15 minutes and continued to frustrate the home team with several key saves in the second half.
In the 87th minute, Abia Comets capitalized on a defensive lapse by Usman Garba, breaking the deadlock. This goal briefly silenced the crowd and brought the away team within reach of a historic away victory. Akure However, Sunstar displayed remarkable fighting spirit and determination. After a set-piece exchange outside the penalty area, Michael Olaloussi passed the ball to Adjosoye, who fired a powerful shot into the net, leveling the score and sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
After the match, Sunstars coach Oranrevaju Halle admitted that the team had momentarily lost focus after equalizing, but he praised the players’ fighting spirit.
“We were momentarily distracted and paid the price, but the players reacted exceptionally well. Their fighting spirit and confidence allowed us to stay in the game,” Halle said.
Abia Comets coach Dupree Tebovi was satisfied with the result and praised the team’s organization and discipline. “We came here with a clear plan and executed it well. We came very close to taking three points, but a draw away from home is still a good result,” he noted. The draw keeps Sunstars unbeaten at home this season, while Abiya Comets secured their first home win of the season. Another solid away performance in League A boosts their confidence.
