Katsina United came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Plateau United in a thrilling Matchday 10 clash at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Umar Rabiu scored an own goal and then the stoppage time equaliser.
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Katsina United staged a dramatic late comeback to draw 2-2 with Plateau United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 game at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday.
Umar Rabiu’s own goal handed Plateau United the lead in the 30th minute, and the visitors went into the break with a narrow advantage. Plateau appeared to have sealed the victory when Jibril Ibrahim doubled their lead in the 82nd minute. Fans following the NPFL can try Super9ja football picks alongside the weekend fixtures.
Katsina United refused to give up. Yusha’u Armiya’u pulled one back in the 84th minute to set up a tense finish, and Rabiu then redeemed himself, finding the equaliser deep into stoppage time.
The point lifts Plateau United to 15 points from 10 games, while Katsina United move to 13 points from 10.
Plateau had lost 3-2 at home to Sporting Lagos on Matchday 9, while Katsina United were beaten 1-0 at Kano Pillars, so both sides needed a response.
It was also Katsina United’s second thriller in a row at home, after they beat Enyimba 4-2 on Matchday 8. New Bet9ja users can claim the YOHAIG Bet9ja initial bonus.
For Plateau United, it is two points dropped after leading by two goals with eight minutes left. For Katsina United, it is a point that could prove valuable.
Rabiu’s afternoon was a roller-coaster: the own goal that put Katsina behind, and the late equaliser that earned a point.
Seven Matchday 10 fixtures are scheduled for Sunday, including Rivers United’s trip to Bendel Insurance and Enyimba’s visit to Nasarawa United. Readers new to betting can see Bet9ja promotion code key reminders.
📌 Did You Know?
- Plateau United were fourth on 14 points from nine games before the draw.
- Katsina United moved to sixth on 12 points after beating Enyimba 4-2 on Matchday 8.
- Plateau United beat Kano Pillars 4-0 on Matchday 8.
- Matchday 9’s defeat to Sporting Lagos was Plateau United’s first home loss of the season.
- Kano Pillars are among the sides playing on Sunday, away at Warri Wolves.
