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Sporting Lagos gained promotion to the Nigerian Skilled Soccer League simply after a 12 months after they have been based.
Sporting Lagos recorded again to again wins within the NPFL for the primary time after they defeated Bendel Insurance coverage on the Mobolaji Johnson Area, Soccernet.ng experiences.
The Noisy Lagosians returned to successful methods final week once they defeated Rivers United at house. Previous to that recreation, Sporting Lagos have been winless in seven.
They welcomed Bendel Insurance coverage who’re simply six factors off the primary place. Coach Paul Offor reinstated the crew’s prime scorer, Jonathan Alukwu into the assault, and he was flanked by Clement Naantaum and Paschal Onyichechi.
The hosts got here near breaking the impasse within the opening minute, with Jonathan Alukwu capturing simply extensive. Three minutes later, Efere got here shut once more, solely to be denied by Amas Obagie’s cross bar.
Sporting continued to press and create probabilities however have been let down by poor ending whereas Insurance coverage’s defence may barely sustain.
A foul on Clement Naantaum within the second half on the sting of Bendel’s field, giving Tochukwu Udeh the prospect to interrupt the impasse. The central midfielder hit the free kick into the wall and the ball deflected into the again of the web, sealing three factors for the Lagosians in entrance of the Completely happy nook.
FT’| It’s throughout at Onikan Stadium🏟️
Again-to-back wins ✅
Again-to-back cleansheets ✅Sporting Lagos🔵|1-0|Bendel Insurance coverage🟢#NPFL24 #LetsGoSporting #SundayswithSporting pic.twitter.com/nqniMgR6rq
— Sporting Lagos (@SportingLagos) February 18, 2024
Sporting Lagos at the moment are thirteenth on the NPFL desk after spending the final 5 weeks within the relegation zone.
