Coach of Enyimba Football Club, Gbenga Ogunbote has praised the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club (MFM FC) for being a strong and disciplined side.
He however expressed delight that his side left the fixture with a point.
He spoke after the People’s Elephant drew 0-0 against the Lagos side at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.
“What do you expect from a side that has been together for years? I salute their resilience and courage,” Ogunbote said.
Speaking on Enyimba’s chances of playing continental football, Ogunbote said “I can assure you that we will finish the season at an appreciable position.”
With the draw MFM held on to second position with 56 points, while Enyimba are fourth on 51 points on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table.
MFM FC striker, Sikiru Olatunbosun said his side has accepted the result in good faith, and will work hard to win the next match against Plateau United.
Shooting Stars gave their fight against relegation a big boost following their 2-1 comeback win against Gombe United, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.
Musa Usman gave Gombe the lead on 55 minutes before Seun Akinyemi equalised from the penalty spot on 72 minutes.
Najeem Olukokun scored the winner on 79 minutes, to get a win that takes Shooting Stars to 43 points and 14th on the log.
Plateau United maintained their strong hold at the top of the table following their impressive 1-1 away draw against Kano Pillars in Kano. Ibeh Johnson gave the visitors a surprise 1-0 lead when he scored in the 17th minute.
But Pillars were back on level terms in the 52nd minute through Hamza Abba Tiya as both teams shared the spoils.
NPFL Matchday 33 Results
Wikki Tourist 1-1 Enugu Rangers
ABS 2-0 Remo Stars
Kano Pillars 1-1 Plateau United
Shooting Stars 2-1 Gombe United
Lobi Stars 2-4 Abia Warriors
FC IfeanyiUbah 1-0 Nasarawa United
Nigeria Tornadoes 1-0 El-Kanemi
Sunshine Stars 1-0 Akwa United
MFM FC 0-0 Enyimba
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