Ipaye beats Babington 8-7 on penalties, reaches Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup round of 16

 

FC Ipaye beat FC Babington 8-7 in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the round 16 of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup.

10-man FC Babington looked to be on course for victory courtesy of Oyedokun Tosin's early opener, but Gabriel Adewara rescued on the hour before FC Ipaye triumphed in the shootout.

Babington were ahead after just 12 minutes, though, as FC Ipaye failed to adequately clear their lines, allowing Oyedokun to open the scoring.

Lucky Odia was the next to come close for the visitors, but chances were at a premium throughout the first half and the game went into the break at 0-1.

Ipaye struggled to conjure up many clear chances, but they almost levelled things up with just over 10 minutes into the second half.

 

There was nothing goalkeeper Damilare Aina could do when the equaliser eventually came, though, with Adewara converting from a free kick in the 60th minute of action.

In the 75th minute, Austin Harrison of FC Babington was sent off for illegally thwarting a goal bound move.

In response, FC Ipaye increased the pressure further but despite a glut of openings, they lacked a cutting edge and tiring FC Babington did just enough to force penalties.

During the thrilling shootout, FC Ipaye won 8-7 and crossed over to the next phase of the tournament.

In the day's other game, FC Enegwae pipped hardfighting FC Ekpo 1-0. 

FC Enagwae played much better and had opportunities. They were rewarded with the winner thanks to Morris Ali.

Mavlon FC, Brila FM, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawodu are partners of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) organized tournament.

Others are Bet9ja, Mr. Olusola Akinlade and LiiGi League.

Bet9ja is the registered trading name of the KC Gaming Networks Limited. The brand hold licenses to operate in all states where sports betting is permitted in Nigeria. They cover all the major sporting events across Europe and the world and guarantees payouts on all winning bets.

FC Agbai, Ekpo FC record comfortable victories as Ex Internationals Cup returns

 

Hostilities continued at the Maiden edition of Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup with some spicy games on Thursday.

FC Agbai hosted FC Temile in an affair that turned out to be one sided.

Quickfire goals from Ajiboye Israel and ThankGod Essien handed FC Agbai the advantage after 10 minutes.

Fuad Kaffo completed the rout five minutes after the hour mark as the tie ended 3-0.

It was "Rumble in the Jungle" as FC Ekpo and FC Akanni battled for supremacy.

Richard Zoje nodded home the curtain raiser in the 19th minute for FC Ekpo.

The lead was increased thanks to a volley on the part of Daniel Joda. 

FC Akanni tried to fight back but they were repelled by FC Ekpo who won 2-0.

Up next on the schedule was the game between FC Nieketein and FC Ugbade which the former won 1-0.

Meanwhile, FC Odini and FC Ikpeba shared the spoils in a goalless draw.

Mavlon FC, Brila FM, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawodu are partners of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup.

Others are Bet9ja, Mr. Olusola Akinlade and LiiGi League.

Bet9ja is the registered trading name of the KC Gaming Networks Limited. The brand hold licenses to operate in all states where sports betting is permitted in Nigeria. They cover all the major sporting events across Europe and the world and guarantees payouts on all winning bets.

LSFA Ex-International Cup: FC Agali humbles Aiyegbeni FC

 

FC Agali recorded a 2-0 victory over FC Aiyegbeni in the first leg of their Round of 32 at Victor Agali Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 

Segun Alayande made the breakthrough in the 70th minute of the contest before Aliu Hassan doubled FC Agali's advantage in the 89th minute, meaning that the Badagry side will take a two-goal lead into the second leg of the contest.

FC Agali had a golden chance to take the lead in the 22nd minute of the game but Aliu missed the spot kick.

The homers, as expected, were the team dominating possession, but FC Ayegbeni looked a big threat on the counter, with Osas Ekuase and Chinaza Onuaha leading the charge.

The away side had a chance of their own when Chinonso Sunday worked space inside the FC Agali box before attempting to beat the keeper, who was equal to the effort.

The game trully deserved a goal as it was an end to end affair. 

However, at the break the scoreline was goalless draw.

The home team did make the breakthrough in the 70th minute of the contest, though, and it was not a surprise that Alayande was the player on the scoresheet.

It was a simple finish from the youngster, who converted into the net from close range after Isa Hassan flicked the ball to his path. 

The Yakubu Ayegbeni mentored team managed to settle after going down to a goal, but they conceded a second in the 89th minute when Aliu's struck to redeem himself after a first half penalty miss. 

FC Ayegbeni had the opportunity to reduce the deficit but they blew it just wide of the post at injury time, leaving them in a difficult position in the tie ahead of the second leg.

Mavlon FC, Brila FM, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawodu are partners of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup.

Others are Bet9ja, Mr. Olusola Akinlade and LiiGi League.

Bet9ja is the registered trading name of the KC Gaming Networks Limited. The brand hold licenses to operate in all states where sports betting is permitted in Nigeria. They cover all the major sporting events across Europe and the world and guarantees payouts on all winning bets.

Matchday2 Result

FC Agali 2-0 FC Ayegbeni

Ex International Cup kics off on Saturday in Lagos

 

The eargerly-awaited Ex-Internationals Cup organised by Lagos State Football Association kicks off Saturday, with three matches to be played on Matchday One, in two different centres.

In the opening match, FC Ugbade would play host to FC Nieketein at the Nitel ground, Oshodi, at 7am.

Other Matchday One games would hold at Legacy pitch Surulere, as FC Omoruyi and FC Obafemi trade tackles at 10am, while FC Elaho and FC Udeze do battle on the same pitch at 12 noon.

According to the organisers, the tournament which would see 32 Lagos based ex-Nigeria internationals adopting various teams purposedly for the tournament, would be played on a home and away knockout basis across different playgrounds including Legacy Pitch, Nitel Ground, Maracana Stadium, Victor Agali Stadium, Jalisco Stadium, amongst other Stadia.

Speaking on the historic tournament, Chairman of the organising committee, Engr. Waidi Akanni, said the tournament is expected to have these retired national teams players on the touchlines, ditching out tactical instructions to their various adopted teams, as coach-mentor.

"This is historic and unprecedented, as football fans would have the opportunity to see their once favourite players, passing on instructions to the younger players during the tournament," he remarked excitedly.

"This is a well-planned and unique tournament. Already, the 32 teams have been fully kitted and of course by Owu Sportswear, with adequate logistics arrangement to make it hitch-free," Akanni, a former Chairman of LSFA disclosed.

While assuring soccer fans, players and officials of a top quality organisation, he also enthused that the tournament is expected to set an enviable benchmark for grassroots football development.