Shooting Stars held to draw after surrendering two-goal lead against Ikorodu City

Shooting Stars assistant coach Ali Kandil said missed chances cost his side victory after they allowed a two-goal advantage to slip in a 2-2 draw with Ikorodu City in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 fixture at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

The Oluyole Warriors made a strong start and appeared on course for a rare away win when Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian scored early to establish a 2-0 lead.

Ikorodu City responded after the interval, with Donald Obiajulu scoring twice to bring the hosts level and secure a point.

Kandil felt Shooting Stars had created enough opportunities before half-time to settle the contest, but injuries later forced the visitors to make changes to their defensive organisation.

“That’s football; if you have few chances and you don’t take them, then you will regret it at the end of the day,” Kandil said.

“We should have been three or four goals up in the first half, but that’s football. We had to adjust to some injuries. It’s an away point, and we have to take that.”