NPFL: Doma United Held By Kun Khalifat As Both Sides Share Spoils

Doma United were held to a 1-1 draw by Kun Khalifat in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe.

The hosts had to settle for a point after recovering from a second-half deficit against a Kun Khalifat side seeking to improve its position in the league standings.

The match was goalless at half-time before Kun Khalifat took the lead in the 55th minute.

Doma United responded three minutes later, with T. I. Azeez scoring in the 58th minute to restore parity.

Neither side could find a winning goal as the match ended 1-1, leaving both teams to share the points.

The result leaves Doma United with ground to make up in their pursuit of a place among the league’s leading sides, while Kun Khalifat will view the draw as an opportunity to add to their points tally.

Before the match, Doma United occupied fifth position with 13 points from eight matches, having recorded four wins, one draw and three defeats. Kun Khalifat were 18th with eight points from eight games, following two wins, two draws and four losses. 

The draw gives Doma United another point as they seek to climb the table, while Kun Khalifat continue their battle to move away from the lower end of the standings.