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Osun Utd put an end to unbeaten run of the guest, with a narrow 1-0 victory over Inter Lagos FC in one of the Match Day 12 encounter of the Nigeria National League, decided at Osogbo Township Stadium.
Ahmed Ahmed’s delivery in the 69th minute proved the difference on the afternoon as expectant stand was sent into frenzy in Osogbo. The result moves Omoluabi Giants into second on the log for now on 18 points.
Ten minutes after kickoff, Qaseem Raheem should have sent the host upfront following a low drive from acute angle off a through pass from Essien but Favour Bala who’s in goal for the opponent made an audacious save consecutively as Ephraim Nwachukwu could have scored in a similar fashion two minutes later.
Twenty four minutes after restart, big moment finally arrived as the two returnee, Ebenezer Odeyemi and Ahmed Ahmed combined so well from a long loop, following a resultant setpiece from Ephraim Nwachukwu and Ahmed Ahmed smashed home the opener from close range as the gallery exploded in jubilation.
Two minutes from time, Dayo Agbolade could have increased the tally having controlled a low drive from Odeyemi but his attempt creeps inches wide. Inter Lagos threw everything forward to restore the parity but Afolabi Olatubosun and Abubakar Goringo were handy at the back.
“We had a commanding display this evening and we were rewarded with a goal at the right time. We were going forward with much awareness but few errors and good goalkeeping on the part of our opponents made the scoreline unchanged for so long.
“I give it to my boys for showing character and much needed resilience. We will build on this result going forward.” Coach Seye Ajayi stated in a post match briefing.
Up next for Osun Utd is an away trip to Akwa Ibom to book a date with FC One Rocket of Uyo next weekend.
