It was expected to be a definite three points against Heartland of Owerri, the lowest-ranked team in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) so far, but it turned into a daunting experience that almost ended in a loss, but for Jonathan Alukwu’s 100th-minute equaliser.
The Mobolaji Johnson Arena was agog with fans of Sporting Lagos, and chants of ‘Go, Sporting, go’ were heard as the newly promoted side hosted their opponents on Sunday evening in Lagos. Confidence was high because Sporting Lagos had demolished four-time NPFL champions Kano Pillars 3-0 in their last home match.
It was like a party atmosphere with drinks, snacks, and food aplenty.
