Abia Comets FC extended their strong start to the season with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Beyond Limits FA in a Matchday 3 encounter of the Southern Conference A on Saturday evening at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.

The hosts struck first in the 37th minute, taking a slender 1-0 advantage into halftime.

In the second half, Abia Comets head coach Okechukwu Ejeh made pivotal substitutions, bringing on Emeka Maduka, Akpan Mfreke, and Wadulu Doukumo to shift the game’s momentum.

The equalizer came in the 75th minute, as Wadulu Doukumo stunned the crowd with a jaw-dropping bicycle kick that soared past the goalkeeper. The wonder goal silenced the home supporters and ignited jubilant celebrations on the Abia Comets bench.

After the match, Coach Ejeh lauded his players for their grit and perseverance.

“I’m really proud of the players’ performance. Even after going 1-0 down in the first half, they kept fighting, and we were rewarded with a good result,” he said.

With this result, Abia Comets remain atop the Southern Conference A standings, holding seven points from three matches.