Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Enyimba 3rd with 64 points, Sporting Lagos 17th with 46, 18 apart.
Enyimba had not lost in 6 games, having scored in 6 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Sporting Lagos held 5 points of 15 and Enyimba 11.
Enyimba International Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Sporting Lagos led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Sporting Lagos: Godwin Odibo (45'), J. Alukwu (85') · Enyimba: M. Chijioke (73')
Key stats
Possession: Sporting Lagos 54% · Enyimba 46% · Total shots: 13-11 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 5-4