Sokoto United FC maintained their impressive home form in the Nigerian National League (NNL) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mighty Jets FC on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Giginya Memorial Stadium.
The home team dominated possession early on, with their midfielders controlling the tempo.
However, Mighty Jets FC gradually found their footing, making the game more evenly contested.
The decisive goal came in the 24th minute, courtesy of James Igboyi Joseph, who fired a shot from inside the 18-yard box that beat the Mighty Jets FC goalkeeper.
The goal resulted from excellent build-up play by Sokoto United FC, with their midfielders creating space for the forwards to attack.
In the second half, Sokoto United FC adopted a more defensive approach, seeking to protect their slim lead.
The team’s defense was solid, with crucial tackles and blocks denying Mighty Jets FC clear scoring opportunities.
Despite trailing, Mighty Jets FC pushed hard for an equalizer, but Sokoto United FC’s defense held firm.
The visitors created half-chances, but goalkeeper Solomon Usman Mohammed made outstanding saves to ensure his team’s victory, earning him the Man of the Match award.
The win propels Sokoto United FC to second place in Group C of the NNL, with nine points from five matches.
The team aims to build on this momentum, targeting top spot in their group and promotion to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).
Our next match is against Wikki Tourist FC on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, Bauchi State.
