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Joseph Atule and Kumaga Suur failed to find their shoe size as they were expertly caged by their host in Bauchi.
The attacking duo of Joseph Atule and Kumaga Suur were nowhere to be found as Wikki Tourist continued their mini-revival with another brilliant outing in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
Wikki defeated the Group B leaders Lobi Stars 2-1 in a week eight encounter on Wednesday evening in Bauchi.
The home side proved too good for the Benue club and their dangerous duo, Atule and Suur, who have scored a combined seven goals and assisted four more in the NPFL this season.
Idris Guda Mohammed was the hero of the day for the hosts after he scored both goals to inspire the Tourist at home.
The game in brief
Lobi Stars went into the game looking to preserve their six-match unbeaten run and consolidate their position at the top of the table.
The home side was also looking to extend their run to three matches unbeaten after a win and draw in the last two.
It was the home side who got off to a very good start as Mohammed stepped up to convert a seventh-minute penalty to give them the lead.
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However, the visitors found their way back as Anna Umar’s third of the season levelled the scores at 1-1 just after the half-hour mark.
Four minutes after Umar’s equaliser, Mohammed struck again to restore the lead to 2-1 as Wikki went into the break with a slim lead.
The second half was a cagey affair between the two sides as they tried to add to the score line. But in their end, neither could as Wikki held on for the crucial win and three points.
What the result means
Following the win, Wikki have now won two and drawn one of their last three matches while Lobi tasted defeated for the first time in six matches.
On the table, Lobi Stars remain at the top with 16 points, three more than Abia Warriors and Rivers United, who sit second and third respectively.
Wikki are up to eight on the table with eight points but remain close to danger despite the win.
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