Adeyosoye’s Late Goal Earns Sunshine Stars a Point Against Abia Comets

Sunshine Stars salvaged a 1–1 draw with Abia Comets thanks to a late strike from Adeyosoye in their Nigeria National League (NNL) encounter preserving their unbeaten home record in the 2025/26 season.

The Akure-based side looked set for defeat before the dramatic equaliser, which came deep into the match and ensured each team shared the spoils. Sunshine Stars remain resilient at home as they continue their campaign, while Abia Comets also demonstrated strong character in securing a valuable point on the road.

Editorial

There’s a unique poetry to football when a match seems destined for a quiet conclusion and then, quite suddenly, pivots on a moment of brilliance. Adeyosoye’s late equaliser for Sunshine Stars against Abia Comets was precisely such a moment — a visceral reminder that in the hard-fought battlegrounds of the Nigeria National League, nothing is settled until the final whistle.

Sunshine Stars, long a proud representative of southwestern football, have endured a season of fluctuating fortunes. Their league journey has seen flashes of promise tempered by bouts of inconsistency, as they strive to climb clear of mid-table congestion. Yet in Akure a city that understands the emotional pulse of its Owena Whales the refusal to surrender late on carries psychological weight. This was not merely a goal; it was an assertion of character.

For Abia Comets, too, the encounter illustrated their incremental growth. They traveled to a challenging venue and performed with poise for the bulk of the match, carving out opportunities and threatening in transition. Their tactical discipline nearly earned them all three points, and the point they secured reflects a side building momentum.

Yet football stories are often less about isolated performances and more about what they reveal. Sunshine Stars’ late rescue encapsulates resilience a theme familiar to teams balancing ambition with adversity. It is also a reminder of football’s emotional elasticity where hope faded, belief re-ignited where frustration loomed, relief burst forth.

In the NNL’s competitive weave, such moments resonate far beyond a single fixture. They shape morale, fortify unity, and  above all remind us why the game’s drama is never confined to its opening exchanges. Here in Akure, on an evening that promised equilibrium, a late strike ensured narrative instead of stasis.< Did You Know?

1. Sunshine Stars’ Unbeaten Home Record: With the draw against Abia Comets, Sunshine Stars have kept their unbeaten home streak intact in the 2025/26 NNL season, showcasing strong form at their base.
2. Comets’ Consistency Abia Comets have maintained a solid unbeaten run in key away fixtures in the NNL this season, reflecting their competitiveness on the road.
3. Sunshine Stars History Sunshine Stars have a long history in Nigerian top-flight football, having spent 18 continuous years in the NPFL before relegation  a tenure that underscores their stature and community support.
4. Late Goals Matter In lower league Nigerian football, matches often turn in the final 10 minutes as teams chase promotion or survival making stoppage-time drama a frequent and thrilling feature.
5. Player Development Many Sunshine Stars players have progressed through local youth setups in Ondo State, highlighting the club’s role in nurturing homegrown talent.