By Isyaku Ibrahim
What could have been another devastating set back by Barau Football Club was averted courtesy of a last minute goal by Stanley Oganbor
The Kano based team scored first through Usman Maidubji while the visitors equalised later, towards the tail end of the first half,Nura Rio increased the tally via a header after a kick corner
Thus, the first forty five minutes ended with the Kano side leading by two goals to one
At resumption of play the visitors equalised as a result of a howler or rather a blunder by the home side ‘s goalie Yusuf Muhammad
As the game proceeded the Maliya Boys as Barau is otherwise called got a penalty to increase the tally but was neatly saved by the Kwara United goalkeeper
But surprisingly this did not discourage the home side as they continue pressuring the visitors from Ilorin fondly called Afonja Warriors their effort paid off as they got the winner through a late minute header by their attacker Stanley Oganbor to make the scores three goals to two
Barau who will travel to Maiduguri this week for a game with Elkanemi Warriors have now amassed sixteen points with one outstanding game against Rivers United to be played at a later date at Sani Abacha Stadium
While speaking shortly after the match,coach Ladan Bosso, praised his boys for their marvelous effort throughout the ninety minutes cracker
He however vowed to strategize aimed at ensuring the team surprise Elkanemi Warriors when they meet in Maiduguri this week as the league progresses
