Late Penalty gives Abakaliki FC narrow win over Sporting Lagos

Abakaliki FC recorded a 1–0 victory over Sporting Lagos in their Nigerian National League Matchday 6 fixture, with the match decided by a late penalty.

The game remained scoreless for the majority of the game, with both teams struggling to create clear scoring opportunities. Play was largely concentrated in midfield, and neither side was able to convert possession into goals during open play.

The decisive moment came late in the match when Abakaliki FC were awarded a penalty following a challenge inside the penalty area.

With limited time remaining after the goal, Sporting Lagos were unable to score an equaliser before the final whistle. The match ended 1–0 in favour of the home side.

The result earned Abakaliki FC all three points from the fixture and added to their tally on Matchday 6 of the Nigerian National League season. Sporting Lagos, meanwhile, left the match without a point despite keeping the score level for much of the game.

Abakaliki FC will take confidence from securing the win, while Sporting Lagos will look to regroup ahead of their next league outing.