Wikki Tourists and Enyimba delivered an entertaining contest on Matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, settling for a dramatic 2-2 draw on Saturday.
The hosts began brightly and were rewarded for their early dominance in the 14th minute when Bala Imamu found the back of the net to give Wikki Tourists the lead.
The home side looked in control for much of the first half, but the game took a significant turn before the break.
Goalkeeper Utum Godswill was shown a red card, reducing Wikki Tourists to 10 men and handing Enyimba a crucial numerical advantage heading into the second half.
Enyimba made their superiority count shortly after the restart, as Samuel Okechukwu equalised nine minutes into the second half, restoring parity and shifting momentum in favour of the visitors.
Despite being a man down, Wikki Tourists showed resilience and determination.
Their efforts paid off in the 70th minute when Jonathan Mairiga struck to restore their lead, sparking hopes of a vital home victory.
However, Enyimba refused to give up and continued to press forward in search of another goal.
Their persistence was rewarded deep into stoppage time when Onyebuchi Nwaorisa scored a late equaliser, ensuring the points were shared in a pulsating encounter.
The result sees Enyimba climb to 14th position on the league table, while Wikki Tourists move up to 17th as the battle for survival and improved standings intensifies in the closing stages of the season.
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