Tosin Omoyele's late minute strike was enough to secure a point for Plateau Utd against ten men two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba international at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Monday.
Two sides who are representing Nigeria in the Caf competitions next face-off in what has been anticipated as tight encounter.
Enyimba suffered a huge blow when Uche John was sent off in the 18th minute for a second bookable offense. However, Against the run of play,Ibrahim Akide trips Chinedu Udeagha in the box and the Referee made no hesitation in pointing to the spot for a penalty to the People's Elephants in the 22nd minute.
Plateau United Goalie Okeimute Odah guesses right and pulls a great save from Chinonso Nonso's tame effort via the spot.
Wasiu Alalade races to a sweet pass from Oladapo and sends a wicked cross to Udeagha. The former Rangers star did well to apply the finishing touch to the back of the net to hand advantage to the Aba based giants.
The drama wasn't over when Centre Referee Adebimpe Quadri awarded the match second penalty to Plateau United in the last regulation minute as former Osun United striker, Tosin Omoyele dispatch expertly to force a 1-1 draw.
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