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Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia played to a 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on Saturday in a Southern Conference A match of the Nigerian National League (NNL) at the Ondo State Sports Stadium, Akure.
The first half concluded without any goals, as both teams were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
During the second half, Maduka Okechukwu from Abia Comets came very close to scoring for the visitors, but his shot was saved by the Sunshine Stars goalkeeper after the 55th minute.
Just a few minutes later, Martins Cletus had an excellent chance to put the Comets in the lead; he broke through on goal after evading a defender, but his attempt was again denied by the Sunshine Stars' goalkeeper in the 75th minute.
However, with only ten minutes remaining in the match, Abia Comets finally found the net when Usman Garba scored with a powerful shot from outside the box.
Despite a stellar performance from Comets’ goalkeeper, Moses Akam, the hosts, Sunshine Stars, equalized to 1-1 in the last minute of additional time.
After the match, Abia Comets' Technical Adviser, Dipreye Teibowei, commended his team for their resilience and determination in securing a positive outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the match between Abia Comets and Sunshine Stars?
The final score was 1-1.
Who scored for Abia Comets?
Usman Garba scored for Abia Comets.
When did Sunshine Stars equalize the match?
Sunshine Stars equalized in the final minute of additional time.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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