Match Day 14 of the Nigeria National League between Rovers FC and Madiba FC was a thrilling encounter held at the iconic U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Cross River State.
The clash saw the hometown heroes, Rovers FC of Calabar, pull off a narrow 1-0 victory over the formidable Conference A leaders, Footballrover reports.
From the kickoff, both teams showcased relentless determination in their quest for goals.
However, the first half concluded with a stalemate as neither side managed to find the back of the net, resulting in a goalless draw.
The intensity heightened in the second half as both goalkeepers stood firm against a barrage of goal-scoring attempts.
Despite strategic substitutions orchestrated by Madiba FC’s head coach, Solomon Bala, the Calabar side persisted in their offensive manoeuvres.
In the 85th minute, Rovers FC broke the deadlock with an own goal, sending the crowd into a frenzy of cheers.
Despite their best efforts, the Oshodi Boys failed to level the score, with Rovers FC maintaining their 1-0 lead until the final whistle.
Madiba FC will now retreat to Lagos, aiming to regroup and prepare for their upcoming clash against Dakkada FC of Uyo on Friday, March 22, 2024, in the highly anticipated Match Day 15 encounter.
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