NLO23: Godspower fires Osun United closer to NNL return

 

Osun United all but secured a promotion playoffs spot in the Group C1A of the Nationwide League One, NLO following a slim win over Fehinty FC on Wednesday in Osogbo

Osun United have so far garnered 13 points to top the league after five games with victories recorded against lgbajo Utd (2-0)., HMK FC (3-1), and Victory Police FC (2-1).

The Omoluabi Giants shared spoils with Hammola FC in a goaless affairs before the win over Fehinty on Wednesday. 

Omoluabi Giants having scored 8 times and conceded twice would lock horns with Pegba1 Sporting FC in a dead rubber encounter on Thursday, 18th May 2023, as attention would be equally turned to who beats the drop between Fehinty FC and HMK FC. 

'Royal Warriors' need outright win while Okinni based Fehinty FC must avoid defeat to beat the drop.

According to Coach Seye Ajayi, the head coach of Osun Utd,. He hailed the boys for the job well executed amid injury concerns but promised to promote the team by all means.

"What is important to us is to pick the sole ticket in the group and that we have been able to do amid terrific atmosphere, that makes our next game less important.

"Injury to some of our regulars have been a serious concern in our fold. We will see how it goes in the coming days. We have our eyes set on the promotion playoff in lbadan. The management is doing everything in their capacity to motivate the boys. We need the support of all and sundry going forward." Former 3SC goal merchant stated.

United 'Red Hot' lanky striker, Gabriel Godspower who raked in 7 goals after Match Day 5 will be as useful as ever when Osun Utd lock horns with Adamimogo FC in Adamasingba, lbadan, on Monday.

Osun Apex League: Olansile, Akoment, Fehinty FC show class As NSCDC, Ayedire, Hadji Hammed FC yet to taste victory

It was a big win for Olansile FC who roasted pointless Hadji Hammed FC (5-0) in week 3 of the Osun Apex League. Olaoluwa Pelumi registered the first hat trick in the league to push Omo Mummy Boys to second spot in Group B. 

Fehinty FC also shines as Ido Osun based side walloped AUD All Stars 2-0 in their fortress. Odugbemi Naheem maintained his scoring instinct as his well fascinating opener sent Fehinty FC to top on the log. David O. later increased the tally towards the death.

Ayedire Utd took fight to Orolu as the encounter ended goalless, same way H. M K. and Hammola shared spoils. Qudus opened scoring for H. M. K FC in the first half while Hammola's bulky striker Abbas secured away point for his side at the death in the evening when nature spoke aggressively thereby making Hammola FC to maintain its undefeated status. 

Hammola FC continues to dominate Group A while Victory Police bounced back and occupy second on the log. Os NSCDC and Hadji Hammed are without a point so far. Azeez (HMK FC), Akande Ibraheem ( Olansile FC) and Olaoluwa Pelumi (Olansile FC) are leading the scorers sheet with 3 goals each. 

The top two teams in each group would eventually qualify for Super 4 to determine the actual league winner.

Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing.

Week 4 Fixtures 

Group A

Sat. 2nd October 2021

Otin Babes Vs Akoment 3pm. ( Otin Grams Okuku) 

Sun. 3rd Oct. 2021

Hammola FC Vs Os NSCDC 11am (Osogbo Stadium)

Victory Police Vs H. M. K FC 1pm (Osogbo Stadium) 

Group B

Sat. 2nd October 2021

Ayedire Utd Vs Fehinty FC 3pm ( C H/S Ileogbo)

Hadji Hammed Vs Orolu  LG 3pm (S. O H/S Owode) 

Sun. 3rd Oct. 2021

AUD All Stars Vs Timi Giants FC 3pm (Osogbo Stadium) 

Olansile FC... Bye