Katsina United showed character to secure a valuable 1-1 draw against Inter Lagos in their 2026/2027 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 7 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
The Chanji Boys had to withstand pressure from the home side before settling for a point that could prove important in their campaign.
Katsina United midfielder Akanni Elijah was one of the standout performers for the visitors after being introduced in the second half.
The midfielder quickly injected energy into Katsina United’s attack and almost put the visitors ahead, only for the Inter Lagos goalkeeper to produce an outstanding save to keep the scores level.
Despite his limited time on the pitch, Elijah displayed considerable attacking intent and helped the Chanji Boys maintain their threat as they searched for a winning goal.
The appearance was Elijah’s second of the season, providing another opportunity for the midfielder to demonstrate his value to the Katsina United squad.
Both teams pushed for a decisive goal in the closing stages, but neither could find the breakthrough, with the contest eventually ending 1-1.
For Katsina United, the result represented a commendable point away from home and extended their efforts to build consistency in the early stages of the campaign.
Speaking after the final whistle, Elijah praised his teammates for their determination and described the point gained in Lagos as an important result for the Chanji Boys.
Katsina United will now turn their attention to their next league assignment, encouraged by their ability to secure a result on the road against a competitive Inter Lagos side.
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