Nigeria Leagues
FC One Rocket Fly Past Vandrezzer In Eket Derby, Clinch Historic NNL Playoff Ticket
FC ONE Rocket made historical past on Sunday after defeating Vandrezzer FC 3-1 to e-book a spot within the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) Tremendous 8 for the primary time within the membership’s three-year historical past.
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Wonderson Yakubu’s fifth-minute strike, Paul Ogunkoya’s well-taken penalty and Bidemi Obodu’s late spectacular strike sealed the win for the Indomitable on the Eket Stadium, whereas Lookman Azeez’s ninetieth minute header couldn’t save the Lions of Naija from defeat.
A energetic begin for FC ONE Rocket noticed Nasiru Jibril’s effort from the sting of the field going extensive, earlier than Wonderson Yakubu grabbed the opener with a left-footed strike from a decent angle, because of Nasiru’s exact cross.
Paul Ogunkoya compelled Obinna Akuchie to a save moments later with a glancing header, and in addition had one other header narrowly miss the goal.
William Julius’ shot barely sailed over the bar within the first half, whereas Saviour Isaac had his second and nearly equalized for Vandrezzer FC, however his effort went simply millimetres over the crossbar to maintain the rating line at 1-0 into the break.
Paul Ogunkoya then doubled the lead within the 74th minute – sending Akuchie the fallacious manner from the spot after Wonderson Yakubu was introduced down, earlier than Bidemi Obodu grabbed the third for the hosts with a rocket from an nearly unattainable angle.
Vandrezzer FC’s late response by Lookman Azeez’s header was late and couldn’t conjure any comeback because the Indomitable sealed a 3-1 win.
Publish match ideas of FC ONE Rocket head coach, Ndubisi Ndah
“Nice efficiency from my youngsters. I give them kudos. I reward them. I’m completely satisfied for his or her efficiency and I believe it’s bringing happiness to most of us, particularly the followers of the Indomitables.
“The fact is that I’ve a crop of gamers which might be decided to work. I’m giving them the work and they’re assimilating the work and that’s the results of what you will have simply seen.”
On his group’s qualification for the Tremendous 8 and the problem forward, Ndah mentioned:
“From the start of the league, we mentioned all we’re going for is promotion. We’ve gotten the ticket now to go for the ultimate 8. It’s now left in our arms to do extra work…we neglect concerning the previous and sit up for the long run.
“We hope that we’re going to conquer…I imagine they (the gamers) can do it… I imagine we will come again smiling.”
Response of FC ONE Rocket captain, Ugochukwu Obiri
“The sensation is so good. It’s an exquisite feeling being within the first place…God has been devoted to us.”
Obiri praised his teammates for the dedication exhibited this season.
“They’re the perfect we’ve got ever had…they’re very fantastic gamers and I give it to them.”
The Impact:
FC ONE Rocket qualify for the NNL Tremendous 8, because of Rovers FC’s goalless draw away at Go-Spherical.
Up Subsequent:
A remaining day showdown with Warri Wolves on the Oleh Township Stadium in Delta State will mark the tip of the common season for the Indomitables.
FC ONE Rocket Gamers Used:
Lordful Philip (GK), Bidemi Obodu, Harrison Ebah, Charles Etim, James Sunday, Ugochukwu Obiri (Joshua Sunday 82′), Nasiru Jibril (Ambrose Ochigbo 25′), Julius William (Efe Kegbe 46′), Clinton Jephta, Paul Ogunkoya, Wonderson Yakubu (Samuel Anietie 82′)
Gamers Not Used:
Vivid Osah, Ugochukwu Agucho, Solomon Boyo, Mohammed Muawiyya, Biram Haladji (GK)
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