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Angola/Nigeria: Sunshine Stars Progresses After a Dramatic Come Back

9 April 2012

Nigerian side Sunshine Stars staged a dramatic comeback to beat Recrativo de Libolo of Angolan 3-0 and qualify for the next round in Orange CAF Champions league on away goals rule.

Sunshine lost 4-1 in Angola a fortnight ago and the Nigerians tied the score line at 4-4 at the end of the match and that away goal in Angola completed a great come back for Sunshine.

Sunshine scored through Izu Azuka who broke the deadlock in the 20th before captain Godfrey Oboabona converted a penalty in the 30th minute and the teams went into half -time with the home side leading 2-0

The Angolan side had Adawa constantly troubling the Sunshine defence as he threatened to score.The visitors came on strong In the second half and forced two corner kicks off goalkeeper Ocheje Moses.

Sunshine got the third and all important goal in 80th minute through substitute Dele Olorundare who scored from a cross by Ajani Ibrahim

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