Two goals from Godspower Gabriel gave Osun Utd the deserved victory as Omoluabi Giants open the league account on a bright start, easing past debutant Igbajo Utd., in a keenly contested duel at Osogbo Township Stadium.
Having drawn bye in Match Day One, Seye Ajayi tutored side announced their dominance early enough but Igbajo Utd shows composure at the back, making it difficult for the pairing of Godspower and Solomon to thrive as expected.
Moment of relief for 'Believe And Achieve' side, two minutes past half hour, Solomon drags a brilliant pass into opponents' goal area but was sternly hacked down only for Centre Referee to point to the spot without delay as Gabriel Godspower unerringly rockets the resulting spot-kick home for the opener.
Four minutes later, 'Village Boys' didn't survive another pressure as Godspower grabbed his brace in style, jabbing in from close range.
The second half witnessed a pulsating encounter with the two sides creating chances upon chances without making it count even as Osun Utd survived a scare which saw Bello Semiu pulled a brilliant save as he tipped out a creeping loop which could have seen the deficit reduced to half.
Coach Seye Ajayi afterwards lavished encomiums on his boys for a perfect start and for moments of brilliance in the first half, he however admits his boys lack same first stanza energy needed in the second half. "We need to be consistent throughout the game and bury our chances as they come. This is a league and we won't underate any team, it's not a bad start for us, we shall work on the negatives." Former 3SC goal merchant stated.
Next for Osun Utd is a date with fellow NLO campaigners, HMK FC on Monday by 1pm at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium.
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