ABS FC

Onikoko’s Lone Strike Sinks Osun United in Ilorin

Jamiu Onikoko netted the only goal of the game as Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC edged Osun United 1-0 in the Nigeria National League NNL Matchday 17 encounter played at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbow George Innih Stadium, in Ilorin on Saturday Afternoon.

It was a crucial encounter with ABS Ilorin FC needed to win to stay afloat while Osun United needed the win to keep their promotion hopes alive.

The SarakiBoys went into the game the hungrier of the two sides and the early pressure paid off when Jamiu Onikoko struck in the opener from a goal-mouth scramble which proved pivotal for the Ilorin-based club.

Coach Anthony expressed his excitement following the hard-fought victory stating that it was the best game of his career. “I am the happiest person today because this game was so important. Playing a team who are second on the log aiming for promotion, it wasn’t an easy game. This would serve as one of my best games.

” I tried to psyche my boys to ensure we got the needed points, and they listened to instructions. Osun are our neighbors, and they had the advantage to intimidate us, but by the grace of God, we got the results.”

The victory takes ABS FC up the ladder to seventh on Conference B with nineteen points with a clash against Godswil Akpabio FC in Uyo to come next.