Luba FC secured their first point of the Nationwide League One (NLO) campaign after battling to a hard-fought goalless draw against Gbagada FC in a tense Matchday 4 encounter.

Coming into the fixture on the back of two narrow defeats, a 3-2 loss to Lion Heart FC and a 2-1 defeat against Mavlon FC, Luba FC delivered a disciplined and improved performance to halt their losing run and register their first point in the group.

The game was evenly contested for long spells, although Luba FC created the clearer scoring opportunities and showed greater attacking intent, particularly through Adeleke Isiah, Leonard Victor, and Abioye Victor.

Adeleke Isiah came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half when his acrobatic effort struck the upright after Luba’s first real opening of the match. The midfielder remained influential throughout, carrying the ball confidently from deep positions and testing the Gbagada goalkeeper with another left-footed strike later in the game.

Abioye Victor was also lively in attack, forcing multiple saves and earning crucial corner kicks for Luba FC. One of his driving runs in the second half resulted in a powerful left-footed effort that drew an excellent save from the Gbagada goalkeeper.

Leonard Victor impressed with his pace and movement on the flanks, consistently troubling the opposition defence and combining effectively in attacking areas as Luba pushed for a breakthrough.

Gbagada FC, however, stayed organised defensively and occasionally threatened on the counterattack. Their best moment came in the second half when a shot was spilt by the Luba goalkeeper before the referee awarded a foul in favour of the home side following the rebound attempt.

Despite late pressure from both teams, neither side could find the decisive goal as the encounter ended in a stalemate.

While Luba FC may feel they did enough to claim all three points, the result represents an important step forward for the side as they continue their push in the NLO campaign.