Bayelsa United 1-0 Heartland FC: Prosperity Boys Return to Winning Ways




Bayelsa United returned to winning form in style, defeating Heartland FC 1-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium.

Substitute Rabiu Abdullahi's 55th-minute strike sealed the victory for the Prosperity Boys, ending their midweek slump against Bendel Insurance.

Match Highlights

- Foluwa Akpokabowei made his first start of the season, while Kehinde Malik returned to the starting XI after injury.
- Rabiu Abdullahi scored the winner from Yahaya Ibrahim's low cross.
- Heartland FC's Elvis Ori and Chijioke Opara threatened in the first half, but Bayelsa United goalkeeper Godgift Elkanah denied them.
- Tarabina Biwerebo missed a golden opportunity just before halftime.

Post-Match Reactions

Bayelsa United's Technical Adviser, Ladan Bosso, praised his team's spirit but expressed concern over their wastefulness in front of goal.

Heartland FC Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, attributed the defeat to his team's lack of concentration in the second half.

Match Stats

- Date: [Insert Date]
- Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium
- Attendance: [Insert Attendance]
- Referee: [Insert Referee]
- Goalscorer: Rabiu Abdullahi (Bayelsa United)
- Yellow Cards: Christian Nkwo (43'), Peters Afolayan (50'), Foluwa Akpokabowei (90+1')

Next Fixtures

Bayelsa United face Lobi Stars at the Lafia Township Stadium in their next match.

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