Tamen Mendrano struck from the penalty spot to sink FC Taraba 1-0,
and gave Sunshine Stars an important three points as the Nigeria Premier
League gathered momentum.
His first-half finish settled a tight contest, as the Akure Gunners had the better of the opening period.
The loss leaves FC Taraba with 9 points, five points behind new leaders Sharks FC- while Sunshine have 10 points from 8 matches.
Nduka Ndubuisi's side will feel hard done by after a hardworking effort in Akure. While a draw would perhaps have been what they wanted, they went back to Jalingo empty-handed.
The former Heartland boss will, however, take positives from side's energetic start as Sunshine - without a single goal inside the first 10 minutes of any league fixture this season - started typically slowly.
Kingsley Eduwo's 22nd minute goal was ruled out for offside in the game, while substitute Muyiwa Lawal entertained fans with some of his skillful stuffs down the flank.
Sunshine took control of affairs and eventually pocketed the maximum points.
His first-half finish settled a tight contest, as the Akure Gunners had the better of the opening period.
The loss leaves FC Taraba with 9 points, five points behind new leaders Sharks FC- while Sunshine have 10 points from 8 matches.
Nduka Ndubuisi's side will feel hard done by after a hardworking effort in Akure. While a draw would perhaps have been what they wanted, they went back to Jalingo empty-handed.
The former Heartland boss will, however, take positives from side's energetic start as Sunshine - without a single goal inside the first 10 minutes of any league fixture this season - started typically slowly.
Kingsley Eduwo's 22nd minute goal was ruled out for offside in the game, while substitute Muyiwa Lawal entertained fans with some of his skillful stuffs down the flank.
Sunshine took control of affairs and eventually pocketed the maximum points.
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