Remo Stars rescue a point from Lobi Stars

Kingsley Eduwo's strike cancels Victor Mbaoma's 13th minute goal to share the spoils at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu in Match Day 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

The Sky Blue Stars started brightly in the early minutes of the game with good flashes from Awazie Ekene, Oche Salefu and Victor Mbaoma.

In the 11th minute, Lobi Stars goalkeeper Odah Okiemute was forced to make a world class save from Martaba Umar's half volley at the edge of the box to deny Remo Stars the first goal of the game.

Shortly after, Victor Mboama scored for the Sky Blue Stars from Oche Salefu's corner to go ahead after Lobi Stars defender failed to clear the ball inside their box.

Remo stars after the match

Remo Stars couldn't convert multiple chances to maintain the lead in the game.

Befor the half time break, Tony Opotu should have leveled scores for Lobi Stars but his shot from point blank was saved by goalkeeper Chizoba Ndukwe.

At the resumption of the second half, Paul Isaac tried to increase the lead for the Sky Blues Stars but he nodded wide from a corner.

Just after the miss, Opotu leveled for the Pride of Benue, tapping into the net after goalkeeper Chizoba Ndukwe spilled the ball to his path.

In the 62nd minute, Mboama fluffed the chance to make it 2-1 for Remo Stars but his effort from a cross was saved by Okiemute.

Remo Stars had numerous chances wasted in the closing minutes of the game leaving both teams with a point each.