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Match Report: Mundi’s acrobatic strike sinks Naze Millionaires in Jos

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By: Quadri Labaika and Olatunji Oluwayomi

JOS (Made In Africa Sport) – In what was a high-octane clash at the New Jos Stadium, Benard Mundi’s acrobatic strike in the 11th minute was enough to earn the Peace boys their first three point of the season at home to Heartland FC.

The Peace Boys displayed a commanding presence on the field, taking control of the game from the outset and ultimately clinching a well-deserved win against the Naze Millionaires.

Plateau United seized the lead in the 11th minute when Bernard Mundi showcased his skill. Olawale Doyeni received the ball and delivered a pass to Barnabas Daniel, who, from a corner, directed the ball to Bernard Mundi.

Mundi’s shot found the Heartland wall and nestled into the bottom corner, leaving the opposing goalkeeper, Chisom Chiagha, with no chance.

How it happened

Plateau United started the game on the front foot and came close to getting off to a flier in the 5th minute when Barnabas Daniel got on the end of a long throw from Daniel Itodo in the box and get a shot that hit the upright.

The Peace Boys will eventually break the deadlock in the 11th minute when Barnabas Daniel’s well-drill cross was acrobatically slot home by Bernard Mundi to send the fans inside the stadium into rapture.

The visitor before the break came close to leveling up the score line in the 44th minute but Patrick Nwogbaga missed a sitter after Austin Osayande put the ball on the plate for the striker to tap home.

The second half saw Plateau United’s Samuel Kalu almost put the game to bed in the 72nd when his pile driver from almost 30 yard out agonizingly sail the Cross bar.

The victory which is coming off the back of the defeat away to Shooting Stars last weekend has shot the Peace Boys to 9th position on the league table.

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Reactions

Coach Mbwas Magut reacting after the game commend his boys performance and promise to work on the conversion of goal scoring opportunities.

“I will appreciate God and the boys,” Magut said. “They really fought and there is improvement from the Ibadan game.”

“We still have a lot of work to do and it’s a work in progress. We threw away a lot of chances. The league is fresh and I believe we will improve better.”

Heartland’s Christian Obi emphasized his team’s lack of speed and attention to his instructions.

He said, “This is the second game in the league. My team didn’t play well today. I gave the home team the pass marks, they did well, they were faster to the ball than my team.”

“Whenever my team loses the ball, they will collect and start playing. I asked my team to do that, but they didn’t do it. That was why the game ended the way it ended.”

“The home team showed determination and it went well for them.” He concluded.

The lone goal scorer who also doubled as Made In Africa Sport’s Player of The Match, Benard Mundi emphasized how Peace Boys are a work in progress.

“I appreciate God and my coach,” Mundi expressed his gratitude. “I just came back from injury last season, on coming back, he taught me a lot and it is obvious that in the runs and circulations of the ball, the team is trying to get it right.”

What’s next

The Peace Boys and Naze Millionaires will make a trip to Benin City to face Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and Akure to face Sunshine Stars at the Akure Township Stadium, respectively in matchday three.

Matchday two results

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