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But it still felt like two points dropped rather than one gained, especially after all that hard work. But hey, this is the NPFL\u2014no VAR, no OB vans to save you, and certainly no guarantees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few things stood out, though. Mujeeb Odufeso opened his goal account for us\u2014first of many, we hope\u2014and Joseph Atule made it three goals in three consecutive games. In fact, his goal could have been the match-winner, as was the first two. Things are beginning to click at just the right time. Maybe, just maybe, continental football is on the horizon after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yesterday, we flew to Abuja ahead of tomorrow\u2019s clash against El Shama FC in Lafia, and if things go as expected, we\u2019ll be booking our place in the next round. 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