Barau FC continued their spectacular debut marketing campaign within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League with a hard-fought 2–1 comeback victory over Plateau United on Matchday 28 on the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
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The hosts had been pressured to rally after an early setback, as Plateau United took the lead within the fifth minute by way of Temitope Vincent, silencing the house crowd and placing early stress on the Maliya Boys.
Barau FC, nevertheless, responded with composure and rising authority.
Their persistence paid off within the thirty eighth minute when Henry Ezeonye struck the equaliser, opening his purpose account for the membership and restoring parity earlier than the break.
The second half noticed each side battle intensely, with possibilities at a premium as Plateau United sought to guard their level and Barau pushed for a winner.
The decisive second arrived late within the sport when substitute Stanley Oganbor made an instantaneous impression, firing residence the successful purpose within the 87th minute to spark celebrations contained in the Sani Abacha Stadium.
The victory marks Barau FC’s ninth win of the season and additional underlines their regular progress of their first-ever NPFL marketing campaign.
After 28 matches, the Kano-based aspect now sit on 37 factors, having recorded 10 attracts and 9 defeats, a return that locations them safely within the prime half of the desk.
With their survival hopes firmly boosted and confidence rising, Barau FC will look to construct on this momentum because the league enters its decisive part.
