April 27, 2024
Lagos Island conference series kick off with group A, B

The Lagos Island Conference of the series began with matches in groups A and B. In the opening game of group A, Golden Stars FC and Ultimate FC played out a 1-1 draw with Kareem Osman of Ultimate FC scoring in the 42nd minute of the game. The response by Golden Stars FC was immediate as Ahmed Shakiru netted the equaliser in the 43rd minute.

Ikoyi Dolphins VS Panthers FC 1:2

The second game in the group was more keenly contested as Panthers FC hit the tip gear in the 9th minute through Felix Agoro. In the 22nd minute of the interesting encounter, Usman Ele. Panthers eventually secured the winning and of course, the maximum points through the strike by Sunny Ofonime in the 48th minute.

Gallant FC and Young Strikers FC 1:1

Group B games between Gallant FC and Young Strikers FC, started on a cautions note, and with Akoma Henry giving Gallant FC the lead in the 11th minute of the first half. Young Stritook control of proceedings in the second stanza and asked questions of their opponents severally. And when it looked like they have lost it, a 90th minute freekick save their blushes as both teams shared the spoils.

Island Utd VS Soccer Talent 2:3

In the second game of the group between Island United and Soccer Talent, Wasiu Eshinlokun opened the shorelines in the 4th minute, finishing a sweet move to give Soccer Talent the lead.
Island United came back into the game swiftly and levelled scores through Bookey Badu in the 7th minute. They went into the lead via a low shot into the corner by Favour Badu. Soccer Talent took the game to their opponents in the second half and scored two quick fire goals through Yaro Salisu in the 36th and 37th minutes, as they claimed the three points.


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