Katsina United got an important win at home against Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan courtesy of a late strike by Ahmed Taofeeq in their match day 28 fixture, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Shooting Stars Sports had effectively managed the game for almost entire duration of the game, but a late goal denied a point at the Muhammadu Diko Stadium.
A keenly contested encounter saw the sides with nothing to separate them after 45 minutes.
The second half took a higher tempo with the hosts piling the pressure for a goal, but the visitors remained the resolute.
However, when it seemed the points will be shared, Taofeeq with fine skill turn the defender to hit a low shot beyond the goalkepper after a fine team play some minutes into the seven added minutes after 90 minutes.
The win moves Katsina United to 13th position with 36 points pending the remaining matches to be played this weekend.
Uche Dozie