Goals from Godwin Obaje and Adou Blaise secured maximum points for FC Ifeanyi Ubah in a rescheduled Match Day 8 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against Remo Stars FC at the Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium, Nnewi on Wednesday.
The game started brightly with both sides playing brilliantly against each other in the early minutes of the game.
The Sky Blue Stars had a wonderful chance through a free kick by Archibong Obo but goes wide before Chizoba Ndukwe saved a cross from Alberico Da Silva.
Minutes after, FC Ifeanyi Ubah had the chance to go ahead through Ngoma Luamba after Ifeanyi Onuigbo gave him a through pass but he shoots over the bar.
In the 13th minute, Dufegha Eric shoot at goal but Adou Blaise deflected the ball to a corner.
Godwin Obaje had the opportunity to capitalise on the Sky Blue Stars defensive error but his shot directly meet Chizoba Ndukwe.
The host had double chance in the 28th minute to go ahead after Oni Jimoh outplays Chizoba Ndukwe and Tamen Mendrano tried his luck from close range but plays over the bar.
Just before half time, Godwin Obaje had the brightest chance of the game as his solo shot hits the upright from Alberico Da Silva’s cross.
In the early minutes of the second half, Dufegha Eric and Ekene Awazie combined well together to set Asiwaju Opeoluwa on but he shoots directly to Bamba Drissa.
Three minutes after, Godwin Obaje gets his first of the season from the spot after Ekene Obi was adjourned to handle the ball in the box.
The Sky Blue Stars made an attempt to get an equaliser through Dufegha Eric shortly after the host went ahead but he pushes the ball just way ahead to meet Bamba Drissa.
The Anambra Warriors had couple of chances to extend the lead through Tamen Mendrano and Godwin Obaje but they shoot directly to Chizoba Ndukwe.
In the 63rd minute, Opeoluwa Asiwaju had another attempt, he dribbles pass the goalkeeper but couldn’t get the final pass to Dufegha Eric to make it count.
Bright Onyedikachi had a brilliant to extend the lead for the host after replacing Ifeanyi Onuigbo, he shoots but hit the upright before Ndukwe Chizoba finally save.
Adou Blaise got the second goal for FC Ifeanyi Ubah from Alberico Da Silva’s free kick after Muhammed Saidu fouled the Brazilian close to the box.
Just seven minutes to the end of the game, Godwin Obaje got his second goal to make it 3-0 in favour of the Anambra Warriors from another free kick.
The game ended 3-0 in favour of the Anambra Warriors and makes it the heaviest defeat for the Sky Blue Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
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