By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Relegation-bound Sunshine Stars produced a remarkable comeback to hammer Kwara United 4-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 27 encounter at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday.
Liman opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a well-taken volley, but Kwara United responded swiftly, turning the game around with goals from Issa Gata (22’) and Wasiu Alalade (27’).
However, Liman struck again in the 32nd minute to restore parity before half-time, capitalizing on an assist from star midfielder Seth Mayi.
The midfielder completed his hat-trick just two minutes into the second half, sealing a crucial victory for Bala Abubakar’s side.
Midfielder Ahmadu Liman was the standout performer, scoring a superb hat-trick to help the Akure-based side secure their first win in three games and ease their relegation fears.
The win temporarily lifts Sunshine Stars out of the relegation zone to 16th place with 31 points, while Kwara United remain 11th with 36 points.
Meanwhile, the remaining matchday 27 fixtures are scheduled to take place today (Sunday) and Monday across various venues nationwide.