Newly promoted Barau FC have continued their fairytale start to life in the NPFL, extending their unbeaten run to six games after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Sporting Lagos on Saturday, completesport.com reports.
Barau went into the game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena as league leaders with 11 points from five matches — three wins and two draws — after beating Abia Warriors 2-0 in midweek.
Sporting Lagos, who shocked nine-time champions Enyimba 3-2 in Aba on Matchday 5, were looking to end Barau’s run in front of their home fans.
But Barau showed resilience again as they took the lead in the 34th minute through Joseph Atule who converted from the penalty spot.
Sporting Lagos then drew level on 61 minutes thanks to Sodiq Ayoade.
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The result means Barau FC still top the league standing on 12 points, while Sporting Lagos are in ninth place and now take their points tally to seven.
Barau are now one of four teams still unbeaten this season, the others are Rangers, Doma United and Rivers United.
The Kano-based side have not lost any of their last four away matches and have kept things tight, with their last two games seeing under 2.5 goals.
Next up, Barau host Nasarawa United, while Sporting Lagos face Ikorodu City in a Lagos derby.
By James Agberebi
