Relegation-troubled Dakkada Wednesday snatched a valuable win at the death after pulling off a remarkable 2-1 victory against Abia Warriors in a rearranged Match Day 28 fixture of the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League at the Nest of Champions in Uyo.
Dakkada who are faced with relegation got off to a flying start in the 11th minute from the penalty spot.
Umeh Chigozie had upended Friday Bright inside the penalty area and Aniekan Ekpe sent Abia Warriors goalkeeper, Pius Ibrahim the wrong way to open the scoring.
Five minutes later, the role was reversed when Dakkada’s Emmanuel Ogbuagu fouled Godwin Obaje inside the box. The former Wikki Tourists and FC IfeanyiUbah man stood up, dusted himself and got the better of GK Loveday Anuugbuo to level the score.
The home team pushed forward and made several attempts to take the lead again but were denied by the woodwork as the first half ended 1-1.
On resumption, Dakkada continued to push but several chances that came their way were spurned away.
They, however, got a lifeline when the visitors were reduced to 10-men after Umeh Chigozie was sent off following a reckless challenge on Adewale Lasisi.
With the game looking to end 1-1, Edidiong Ezekiel gave Dakkada a big boost in their race for survival as he guided home Adewale Lasisi’s low cross in the 89th minute as the game ended 2-1.
Despite the victory, Dakkada are still 19th with 36 points while Abia Warriors remain 12th with 39 points.
