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Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos beat Akwa United to set up south west derby final with Remo Stars

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Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos beat Akwa United to set up south west derby final with Remo Stars

Sporting Lagos have continued to gladden the hearts of soccer lovers within the nation as they defeated one other large in Nigeria’s topflight membership soccer on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

The newly promoted Nigeria Premier Soccer League aspect defeated Akwa United 2-1 within the semi remaining of the Naija Tremendous Eight on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment Onikan Lagos.

Sporting Lagos got here from behind to beat the Promise Keepers in a pulsating encounter.

Cyril Olisema transformed from the penalty spot to present the Orange Boys the lead within the fortieth minute of the sport.

Nonetheless, Saturday Okon began the comeback after he was unmarked to attain the equalizer 10 minutes into the second half.

Jonathan Alikwu’s header gave Sporting Lagos the lead within the 69th minute of the sport courtesy of a cross from Emeka.

The objective turned out the winner as they progress to the ultimate.

In the meantime, Remo Stars defeated Lobi Stars within the first recreation of the day to achieve the finals.

Dela Akorli jabbed he ball house from a lob ball by Isaac James within the twenty second to place the Ikenne aspect within the lead.

Captain of the aspect, Nduka Junior doubled the lead with a header courtesy of a Sodiq Ismail’s freekick two minutes into the second half.

Joseph Atule pulled one again for Lobi within the 61st minute nevertheless it solely grew to become a comfort on the finish.

 

Uche Dozie