Four clubs shared the points on Saturday in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Kwara United and Abia Warriors drew 1-1 in Ilorin, while Doma United played out the same scoreline against Kun Khalifat in Gombe during matchday nine.
At the Kwara State Stadium, Kwara United took the lead in the 38th minute. Abdullahi Ferinyaro scored to put the hosts ahead at half-time.
Abia Warriors came back strong after the break. Emmanuel Nnaji equalized in the 50th minute. Both teams tried hard to score again, but neither could find the net.
Kwara United lost 2-0 to Ikorodu City last weekend. They hoped to win this match but have not beaten Abia Warriors in six meetings. This draw leaves them in 11th place with 11 points. Abia Warriors held unbeaten Rivers United to a goalless draw a week earlier. They are now in 15th place with 10 points, having drawn four of their nine matches.
Doma United's Challenge
At the Pantami Stadium, Doma United had to fight back after falling behind.
The first half ended without goals. Kun Khalifat took the lead in the 55th minute. Doma United responded quickly, with Tijani Azeez scoring to level the match in the 58th minute. Both teams tried to win, but neither could score again.
Doma United started the day in fifth place with 13 points from eight matches. They had won four, drawn one, and lost three, including a 2-0 defeat to Nasarawa United last week. This draw brings them to 14 points, moving them up to fourth place. They still need to catch up with the leading teams.
Kun Khalifat was in 18th place with eight points from eight games, with two wins, two draws, and four losses. They gained a point from this match, moving to nine points and 17th place. They are still working hard to climb up the league standings.
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