Newly promoted Barau FC have continued their fairytale start to life in the NPFL, extending their unbeaten run to six games after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Sporting Lagos on Saturday. Barau went into the game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena as league leaders with 11 points from five matches — three wins and two draws — after beating Abia Warriors 2-0 in midweek.
Sporting Lagos, who shocked nine-time champions Enyimba 3-2 in Aba on Matchday 5, were looking to end Barau’s run in front of their home fans. But Barau showed resilience again to pick up a point on the road and the result means Barau FC still top the league standing on 12 points. For Sporting Lagos who were 11th before kick-off, now take their points tally to seven.
Barau are now one of four teams still unbeaten this season alongside Rangers, Doma United and Rivers United, with their unbeaten run becoming a real psychological weapon in the early title race. 9699 The Kano-based side have not lost any of their last 4 away matches and have kept things tight, with their last 2 games seeing under 2.5 goals. Next up, Barau host Nasarawa United, while Sporting Lagos face Ikorodu City in a Lagos derby.