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Dakkada FC began their chase for promotion with a 2-2 home-draw vs 1472 FC on matchday one of the 2023\/2024 Nigeria National League season. SportsRation reports.<\/p>\n
Recall that Dakkada FC lost its top-flight status at the end of the 2022\/2023 season and so will play in the second tier this season.<\/p>\n
Under the tutelage of Coach Emmanuel King, Dakkada FC welcomed newly founded 1472 FC of Lagos to the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday, November 18, 2023.<\/p>\n
The visitors, 1472 FC, took the lead through striker Alade Solomon who broke free on goal before stretching to chips over the on-rushing Dakkada FC goalkeeper, Robert Cole in the 24th minute.<\/p>\n
That goal sparked sustained pressure from the Chosen Ones who got due reward in the 32nd minute when Lucky Tom tapped home after the visiting goalkeeper spilled a shot his way.<\/p>\n
There were no further clear-cut chances until the halfway point of the game and so the teams returned to the changing rooms level 1-1.<\/p>\n
On resumption for the second half, Dakkada FC took the lead three minutes In when veteran skipper, Aniekan Ekpe\u2019s cross was headed home by new-signing, Clever Ime.<\/p>\n
With scores at 2-1 , it was end to end action with each team cancelling out each others attempt until the visitors struck the equalizer in the 85th minute.<\/p>\n
Dakkada FC however hard a glorious chance to win the game game but youngster Donald Godwin missed a penalty kick .<\/p>\n
It finished Dakkada FC 2-2 1472 FC, a point for the new-boys while the hosts \u2013 former champions of the second tier begin their chase for promotion with a home-draw.<\/p>\n
The 2023\/2024 Nigeria National League season kicked off last weekend, with the official opening game between Nasarawa United FC Vs Zamfara United FC. That match ended 1-0 in favour of the home team at the Lafia City Stadium.<\/p>\n
At the end of the season, the four top teams from each conference will gain automatic promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) .<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n