In a dramatic rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 30 clash on Wednesday, bottom-placed Lobi Stars surrendered a two-goal lead to league leaders Remo Stars, as the match ended 2-2 at the iconic Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
The hosts looked set for a massive upset when they stormed ahead with two first-half goals.
Johnmark Aule broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, finishing off a smart assist from Segun Oloruntoba to give Lobi Stars a deserved 1-0 lead.
Just seven minutes later, former Rangers striker Onyekachi Okafor doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after Oloruntoba was brought down in the area, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and giving Lobi a shock 2-0 lead before the break.
However, the second half belonged to the visitors. In the 56th minute, substitute Haruna Hadi pounced on a rebound to reduce the deficit and spark Remo Stars back into life.
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With 20 minutes left on the clock, Joseph Abah struck the equaliser for the Sky Blue Stars, finishing a slick move to complete the comeback and earn a crucial point on the road.
Despite the draw, Remo Stars stay firmly atop the NPFL table with 61 points from 32 games, holding a six-point cushion over second-placed Rivers United as they edge closer to a historic title.
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At the other end, Lobi Stars remain rooted to the bottom and are staring relegation in the face with just six matches left to save their season.
