Nigerian players sing praises to God on the pitch after getting a point away from home (video)
- MFM FC secured a precious point away from home against Dakkada FC in the NPFL
- Temim Adebayo struck in the 77th minute to cancel out Chigozie Solomon’s first-half strike for the hosts
- MFM FC players were seen singing to their traditional 'Yaweh' song right after the game
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Following their 1-1 against Dakkada FC at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday, January 13, players of MFM FC took to their knees to thank God.
It was a hard-fought draw away from home as the 'Olukoya Boys' struck late in the game to earn a precious point away from home.
A sensational goal by Chigozie Solomon had put the hosts ahead in first-half stoppage time and it looked bleak for the visitors, but they kept on with the fight.
As the match approached the closing stages, Temim Adebayo struck in the 77th minute following a sensational pass, before he executed it beautifully as it ended; Dakkada 1-1 MFM.
Right after the referee sounded the final whistle, the entire MFM squad was seen singing their traditional ‘anthem’ Yaweh your name is Yaweh.
MFM FC is owned by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, a Pentecostal Christian organization.
The club is now 7th on the NPFL standings, having managed 7 points from 4 matches played so far.
Rivers United and Enugu Rangers are joint top with 9 points from same number of matches, while Kano Pillars are 3rd with 8 points.
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Meanwhile, former Enyimba of Aba forward Daniel Etor has signed a one-year deal with Al Suwaiq of Oman as the 27-year-old continues to ply his trade away from home.
Joining the club on a free transfer, the ex-Enugu Rangers winger recently left Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex outfit Muscat Club in the same country.
He has been unveiled at his new club alongside several their players ahead of the start of the new season.
Etor has played one game for Nigeria at the senior level in 2012 having represented the home-based Eagles that year.
He has also featured for the Nigeria U20 and U3 teams, having played and won the 2016 CAF All Africa Games tournament and Caf U23 championship 2016 as a striker.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Beninoise international Razak Omotoyossi has alleged that he was abandoned by his former club Sunshine Stars of Nigeria when it he needed the club most.
Born in Agege Lagos, Razak was forced into a new phase of life in neighbouring Benin Republic after he was banned for five years for allegedly attacking the referee during a Nigerian league match involving Enyimba and Sunshine Stars in 2003.
He described the period as the darkest days of his career, saying that not only did Sunshine Stars neglect him following the decision, the club also stopped his salaries and refuse him training with his colleagues.
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