Osun Utd decides to engage Nigeria Nationwide League One outfit Ilaji FC in a friendly, following the postponement of its Nigeria National League, Match Day One, against Gateway Utd., in a bid to get the lads busy for the season.
Abiola Sabitu started in goal while Afolabi Olatubosun and Abubakar Aminu paired at the back, Essien controls the middle as Rapheal Orngudwen lead upfront as countless fans thronged the stadium anticipating good football.
It's a close contest from the blast of the whistle as Omoluabi Giants dominate the proceedings early enough but fails to create chances as Ilaji FC defenders maintained a fine line at the back.
On resumption, following a goalless first half, Seye Ajayi rings some changes in a tactical substitution as Dayo Agbolade and Qozeem Raheem were called upon.
Ilaji lads were excellent once again at the back frustrating good move by the home side.
Deadlock broken thirteen minutes after resumption owing to much intent and pressures thrown at opponents. Kid sensation, Ismail Ayodele appears before his marker and was hacked, inside six yard following a through low drive that falls behind the line from Emmanuel Essien who dazzles brilliantly. Centre Referee made no mistake pointing to the spot as substitute, Dayo Agbolade stepped on to send Ilaji FC goalkeeper the wrong way.
The scoreline remains unchanged not untill Dayo Agbolade's tenacity saw him hitting the back of the net fifteen minutes from time, for second goal which was agonisingly ruled offside as he benefits from breakdown in communication via opponents back line. Ilaji lads despite going behind gave good account of themselves as centre referee ended the contest
Coach Seye Ajayi after the game posited that his boys met a good fight from the opponents, he maintained that, his boys won't lose focus going into the season as few loopholes noticed will be worked on.
Dayo Agbolade the goal scorer maintained that, his compatriots needs to understand themselves better upfront following series of moves being flanked offside, he's optimistic of more goals as the season kiskstarts.
Omoluabi Giants will be on the road to engage Tradesafe FC of Lagos in Match Day 2 of Nigeria National League on Saturday 25th November, 2023. Tradesafe FC this evening lost 0-1 to NNL new comer Solution FC in far away Awka.
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