By Femi Atolagbe

S unshine Stars Football Club came from behind to defeat Dakkada FC 2-1 in the matchday 18 of the Nigeria Professional Football Club (NPFL).

Dakkada got the better side of the Akure Landlords two minutes into the NPFL week 18 contest decided at Dipo Dina Stadium,Ijebu ode.

Sunshine Stars reacted swiftly to restore parity 11minute after from Babatunde Bello’s mercurial freekick.

The Ayeni tutored side press home frequently to make a different but the visitors goalkeeper, Thomas Omokhudu was on hand to repel Sunshine Stars efforts.

The entertaining encounter ended in 1-1 going to the break.

Sunshine Stars continued their search for winner with frequent attack on their visitors, before Cooper Ikenna bread the deadluck in the 76minutes after bundled home from a near post.

Efforts from both sides to increase the score line was unsuccessful as the game ended in the home team’s favour.