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Inter Lagos fought back in the final minutes to secure a 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars in an entertaining Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos, on Wednesday.
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The visitors looked set to claim all three points after taking a first-half lead and stubbornly defending their lead for most of the match.
However, Inter Lagos maintained intense pressure throughout the second half, mounting attack after attack in search of a route back into the game.
Their tireless persistence paid off late in the match, when Bashir Abdulkarim took advantage of a defensive opening to score the equalizer.
The drama sparked wild celebrations among the home fans as Inter Lagos snatched a hard-earned point from the jaws of defeat.
While Inter Lagos can draw confidence from their resilience, Kano Pillars will be frustrated by their failure to manage the game and secure victory.
The result leaves both teams with one point each, further reflecting the tight and unpredictable nature of this season’s NPFL campaign.
