Match Report: Doma humiliates Gombe United, conquers Jewel derby
GOMBE (Made In Africa Sport) – Matchday seven of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has been eventful, with different matches involving various teams. However, one of the matches that stands out is the game between Gombe United and their neighboring rivals, Doma United.
The match began with both teams showing their readiness to win, but Doma United came out on top with three decisive goals. Emmanuel Ekpeyong, a midfielder, opened the scoring in the 50th minute, and goals from Emmanuel Jesam, who scored a brace in the 54th and 86th minutes of the game.
The defeat was a humiliating one for Gombe United, as they could not put up much of a fight against their opponents at their home ground, Pantami Township Stadium. Some fans of Gombe United expressed their disappointment, as they had hoped to secure a win. “It is important to note that every team has its ups and downs, and we are taking this loss as a learning experience,” said Sani Oga, addressing the reporters.
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Gombe United 0-3 Doma United
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Reacting to the win in his post-match interview, the manager of Doma United, Akinade Onigbinde, expressed delight that his team won the game and stated that the result would help the team, which currently sits 15th on the league table with two games in hand, prepare and win future matches. He said, “I am very excited. It is a very good one. We planned, we worked for it, and we succeeded. The boys knew that we were down and that we needed the three points, and today we got the three points and goals. Now, we have come up a little bit on the table.”
Also reacting to the win, Emmanuel Jesam, who opened his goal account in the NPFL with a brace, expressed that the feeling is sweet and encouraging to him. He said, “I feel very happy. I am so impressed, and it is not by my power; it is God’s doing, and we thank God for that. We are full of joy because it was not easy.” Jesam added that the win would spur him to do more in pushing the team forward.
Malam Alhassan Yahya, a sports analyst, disclosed that the defeat of Gombe United at the hands of their neighboring team, Doma United, is a reminder that in football, anything can happen. “The game was very interesting and could be a reference point for the organizers of the league to further improve the competition. Yes, the three points were claimed by Doma United, and it is a win or loss for both teams but a win for the people of Gombe state, so, we are all celebrating,” Alhassan said.
