Katsina United FC scored late to earn a hard fought 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars Fc (3SC) of Ibadan.
The MD 28 encounter of the ongoing league at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, was heading to a stalemate before substitute Ahmed Taofeek scored in the fifth minutes of the seven additional time to give Dikko Warriors the much deserve 3 points.
The Dikko Warriors players threw everything into the game but were well curtailed by the shooting stars defense.
After both sides battled to a goalless first half, there was more to play for in the second half and it was the home side who were more adventurous.
With 3SC goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal standing firm in between the sticks, the backline displayed brave performance to thwart the efforts of the home side.
At the die minutes of the encounter Katsina United scored a heartbreaking goal, courtesy of Ahmed Taofeek, whose shot took a slight deflection off 3SC defender beating Mustapha Lawal in the process.
Up next for Dikko Warriors is a trip to Kaduna in MD 29 fixture against Niger Tornadoes next Sunday.
