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Katsina United come back to draw 2-2 with Plateau United

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Katsina United and Plateau United drew 2-2 on matchday 10 of the Nigerian league at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. After falling two goals behind following Umar Rabiu’s own goal and Jibril Ibrahim’s strike, Katsina equalised late in the match, reports the Daily Post.

Katsina United and Plateau United drew 2-2 on Saturday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in the 10th round of Nigeria’s top-flight league, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), reports the Daily Post.

Plateau United opened the scoring in the 30th minute through an own goal by Umar Rabiu, before doubling their lead through Jibril Ibrahim in the 82nd minute. Katsina United then staged a late comeback to snatch a share of the points, according to the Nigerian newspaper.

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