Sporting Lagos 1-1 Barau FC: Ayoade Rescues a Point at Onikan

Sporting Lagos vs Barau FC ended 1-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Joseph Atule put the leaders ahead from the penalty spot, and Sodiq Ayoade equalised on the hour in the opening game of NPFL Matchday 6.

What was the score in Sporting Lagos vs Barau FC?

It finished 1-1, with one goal in each half.

• Late first half Joseph Atule (Barau FC), penalty, 0-1. The NPFL’s report puts it at 40 minutes; other reports say 35.
• 60′ Sodiq Ayoade (Sporting Lagos), 1-1

What were the key moments?

The key moments were a disallowed Sporting goal, a Barau penalty and an equaliser off the crossbar. According to the official NPFL match report:

• 21′ Joel Ajibola’s goal for Sporting Lagos was ruled out for offside.
• Barau goalkeeper Emeka Nwabulu saved from Haruna Hadi in the first half.
• Atule scored the penalty after Stanley Oganbor was fouled in the box.
• 60′ Aliyu Baba’s header from Hadi’s cross hit the crossbar, and Ayoade reacted first to score the rebound.

Sporting Lagos coach Jeffery Buter was unhappy with the refereeing after his side dropped more points at home.

What does the draw mean in the NPFL table?

Barau FC stay top and unbeaten on 12 points from six games, one point clear of Plateau United. Sporting Lagos are 11th on 7 points with a game in hand. See the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.

Who do Sporting Lagos and Barau FC play next?

Sporting Lagos host Ikorodu City in a Lagos derby on Wednesday, September 30, at 4pm WAT, then visit Kano Pillars on Saturday, October 3. Barau FC travel to Bendel Insurance on Sunday, October 4, at 4pm WAT.

See the Sporting Lagos team hub and the Barau FC team hub for more on both clubs. Barau’s last trip to Lagos also ended level, in a 0-0 draw with Ikorodu City. Every score from the round is in our NPFL Matchday 6 results round-up, and the full season is on our NPFL results page.

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