"No one extend any invitation to me on the budget defense" - Biffo reacts to funny query from Kwara Sports Commission

 

Kwara United Head Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has described the query issued to him by the Kwara State Sports Commission as unnecessary.

Biffo who is recuperating in the United States of America from an eye operation he underwent said he is still trying to come to terms with the reasons behind the query issued to him.

According to him, no one extended any invitation to me on the budget defense, and I don’t think I have any business in the program. “Unless they want me to defend the pattern and philosophy of my game. If not, I am still trying to come to terms with what led to issuing me the query”.

Biffo said if such persist, ”I may have no option than to throw in the towel and seek greener pastures elsewhere” the former Abia Warriors gaffer concluded.

The Kwara State Sports Commission in a memo dated 25th October 2021 issued a query to coach, giving him 24hrs to explain why disciplinary actions will not be taken against him for not attending the budget defense. The memo was signed by A.J Adebisi for the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Coach Bola Magaji.

The letter reads;

“I wish to draw your attention to the fact that on 23rd October, 2021 when the Kwara State Sports Commission is slated to the defend their budget proposal for the year 2022.

It was discovered that you weren’t in attendance and in the same vein you didn’t informed the Chairman that you will not be in attendance knowing fully well that you have to participated in the defend of your agency’s budget.

This act of insurbodination symbolised serious misconduct as contained in PSR 04401 which attract severe disciplinary action

In view of the foregoing , I am directed to request you to explain why discplinary action should not be taken against you for your action and attitude

Your response should reach this office within 24hours of your receipt of this query letter”

Ottasolo Preseason Tourney: Sunshine, Lobi confirm arrival date

Two of the 10 teams expected to take part at the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season championships, Sunshine Stars of Akure and Lobi Stars of Makurdi, have both confirmed their arrival date for the tournament.

The coordinator of the tournament, Bashir Badawiy, stated that all the teams have already confirmed their participation and they will be arriving Lagos as from Friday, October 29.

“Sunshine Stars was the first to confirmed their arrival date through their chairman, Akin Akinbobola, who confirmed to me that the team will be in Lagos on Saturday, October 30,” he told Ottasolo Media.

“On Wednesday, the management of Lobi Stars also said they will be in Lagos on Friday, so we are happy that everything is going according to plan.

“Like we all know, some of the other clubs are already in Ogun State, so it won’t take them long to get to Lagos. The likes of Kwara United, Shooting Stars and Niger Tornadoes are in Ogun State participating in another pre-season.

“Also, we have some teams based in Lagos coming for the tournament, MFM, Smart City and the host team, Ottasolo Int FC.

“I can assure you that it is going to be a good time out for all the teams and they will be able to see how far they have gone in preparation for the new Nigeria Professional Football League season.”

The Ottasolo pre-season tournament is scheduled for November 1st to 7th at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Tornadoes new import, Ashadi eyes Ogunjobi Gold Cup title

 

One of the poster boys of the Nigerian Professional Football League(NPFL) Destiny Ashadi has vowed to rediscover his good form and win the Ogunjobi Gold Cup with Niger Tornadoes.

Ashadi, 26, no doubt is one of the most gifted attacking midfielders in the domestic league, as he is a delight to watch on the pitch owing to his dazzling skills and leadership qualities too.

The CHAN Eagle star who was among the squad that lost 3-2 to Spanish LaLiga heavyweight Atletico Madrid in a friendly at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in 2018, has had a fair share of injury of late, which slowed his game and made him not to hit form at Rivers United last season.

Now with the Ikon Allah Boys, at the Ogunjobi Gold Cup a delightful Ashadi said: "Glad to be with Tornadoes playing and gradually am finding back my form with the matches I have played in this tourney.

"I left Rivers United by mutual consent, not for any other thing, injury slowed me down at Rivers United. When I recovered I was not convinced with the play time I was getting, so I had a private meeting with Coach Stanley Eguma and he agreed that I can get my release papers and go to a team where I would much playing time.

"Am having a splendid time with Tornadoes, the atmosphere at the club is good as we are a family and have mutual respect for one another."

"My partnership with Daniel Edeh in the  midfield has been good as we have a better understanding of ourselves as we speak same dialect, so communication has been the key to our impressive play.

"It's going to be a different ball at the semi-finals as we will approach the game against Remo Stars with the zeal to win. We won't be complacent."

The country's first pre-Season tournament is sponsored by Optima Energy, and its proudly supported by Alansmith Nigeria Limited, Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi Foundation, Nigeria leading sportswear firms, Owu, Haggai Sportswear, Afripro, Naija League Magazine, Matchroom, Sports, 11th Media Global Concept, Phreestyle Sports, Renewed Hope, Kao Concept, Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation, Dejavu Communication, Olansile Football Academy, TSI Football Academy and ITS Football Management.

Ogunjobi Gold Cup: Bala expects fireworks as Tornadoes plan to dim Remo Stars in Ikenne

Niger Tornadoes and Remo Stars will rekindle their healthy rivalry when they go head-to-head in the first semi-final match of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup on Thursday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

Recall when both teams locked horns at the last edition of Nigeria's prestigious pre-season tourney in Ilorin, Tornadoes who were defending champions crashed out after failing to qualify to the semi-finals following a 2-2 draw with Remo Stars.

The Ikon Allah Boys needed to beat the Sky Blue Stars convincingly by 3-0, but it was not to be as they twice came from behind to share the spoils.

Bala, whose objective is to steer the Ikon Allah Boys to a second Ogunjobi Gold Cup title win and see that his squad improve in all departments as the 20 NPFL teams countdown to the new season commencement, hinted that Thursday will be another good time to tackle the Sky Blues Stars.

"It is going to be a tough game against Remo Stars as we have a healthy rivalry against them in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup," said Bala after Tornadoes trounce FC Ebedei 3-1.

"I expect a lot of fireworks in the match as both teams recently got promoted to the NPFL.

"My lads will be seeking a redemption against them having lost to them some weeks ago, irrespective of that, I have much confidence my players will come out strong despite the fact that the encounter is been played at their backyard and in front of their fans."

Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello empowers youths with Basketball Championship

All is now set for the 2021 Samuel Oguche Basketball Youth Clinic billed for second week of December in Lokoja, Kogi State. 

The competition tagged Governor Yahaya Bello - Basketball Youth Empowerment, GYB-BYE will be used to take more youths from the streets through sports. 

The yearly basketball tourney is an initiative of former Nigerian basketball player, Sam Oguche which has been on for over a decade. 

According Oguche, the three day tourney will also have a kids' basketball camp where kids will be exposed to basics in the game of slamming and dunking.

He disclosed that Lokoja, the Kogi State capital was chosen for this year's event to compliment Governor Yahaya Bello's effort in encouraging youths in the state through sports. 

Oguche said the Governor has also donated a giant trophy for another basketball championship to be organized among the higher institutions in the state. 

"We are having a basketball clinic. in Kogi State in mid December. We are expecting teams from Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country for three day tournament.  and kids' camp. 

"In doing this, we are keying into what Governor Yahaya Bello is doing to support kids through sports, so we are doing this in Kogi to support him through basketball. 

"A trophy has also been donated to a University for basketball tournament, courtesy of His Excellency, Governor Bello, so we are set for action in December.

Sam Oguche has held several youth basketball camps in notable cities in Nigeria including Lagos, Abuja, Benue, Plateau, Kaduna and Anambra.

6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup gets Local Organizing Committee

 

The prestigious Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup on Tuesday 26th October returned Mr. Promise Uwaeme as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee in a statement by the donor and financier of the tournament Pastor Yakubu Adamu Yola.

Following a release after a meeting with the tournament stakeholders the fixed date was announced and the names of Local Organizing Committee for the 6th edition of the competition was also announced. Mr. Promise Uweame returned as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee to be assisted by the Secretary of the 5th edition Mohammed Yusuf as the Vice Chairman. Below are the names of the members:

Abdullahi Awak will serve as the Committee Secretary to be assisted by the Mis Becky Wayas. Other members of the Committee include Alpha Shilong Ishaku from the Adamu Yola Foundation, Usman Adamu Mari representing Balanga LGA and one other representative from Shomgom LGA.

“We have carefully after due consultations selected members of the committee going by the huge experience in organizing sporting events.” Pst. Yakubu stated.

“We believe in their abilities to deliver a tournament second to none around here, their personalities and technical knowhow are the things we require to continue to sustain the standard we have built over time.” He added.

“As we start the journey of the 6th edition today, I appeal with the teams especially the fans to continue to uphold peace and unity which the tournament stands for, Pa Adamu Yola is a man of peace and we are indeed very glad to carry on this legacy of preaching and promoting peace in his honour.” He concluded.

It could be recalled that the last edition was a huge success as Balanga LGA produced the champions Balanga United FC despite being their first time to participate in the tournament and the first time the finals of the tournament will be played outside of Kaltungo.

This year's promises to be more sensational as more teams are set to join in the race to become the winner of this year's edition. Registration of the competition is currently ongoing and will end Friday 12th November, 2021 as draws is set to hold in November 20th at the Style Hope Events Centre opposite Jewel Hotel Kaltungo and the qualification rounds kicks off on 27th November, 2021.

Okoli in dream with debut goal for Al Mowkaloon

 

John Okoli has called his debut performance for Al Mokawloon "a dream come true" after he netted the winner during a 1-0 victory against Sharkia Lel Dokhan in the Egyptian Premier League on Tuesday afternoon.

All eyes were on the striker after his move to Cairo, and he did not disappoint as he struck the winner during Al Mokawloon's Premier League curtain raiser.

The former Gonyeli man spoke to the Media after the game and said while he had a 'dream' debut, he was just pleased that the Wolf picked up the three points.

"Yes of course [it was a dream debut]. To play in front of such a crowd for such a great club, it is a dream come true but the most important thing was the win," the Nigerian said.

"The win was good with one goal and a clean sheet. We started very well so we have to keep working hard.

"When you play for Al Mokawloon, everybody has a job. Mine is to keep the ball and to score the goals for the team. The team did a good job today, everybody created a lot of chances and we scored so it is promising.

"The fans want to see attractive football and we need to stick to it and try to create as much as we can, defend well as a team and I think that's what we did so the crowd was really pleased today.

"It is just the start and we need to keep working. The manager has said that there is a plan and we need to try and follow it and hopefully it will take us somewhere."

Remo Stars set up semifinal clash with Tornadoes in Ogunjobi Gold Cup

 

Remo Stars have set-up a tough semi-final clash with Niger Tornadoes in the ongoing Ogunjobi Gold Cup holding in Ikenne and Sagamu.

It's the 7th time the Sky Blues Stars were making it to the last four stage in the nation's first pre-season tournament. The clash of the two gladiators will be staged at the Remo Stars Stadium on Thursday morning (8am).

Remo Stars who became the only team to win all its Group B did so comfortably after they piped MFM FC by a lone goal and put two goals past FC Yobo.

In their last game against the Nationwide League One (NLO) team, the first real chance came to the Sky Blues Stars in the 21st minute after Qudus Akani was hacked down by an FC Yobo defender less than an inch away from the box. 

It was a close shave for goalkeeper Stanley Ihebueme, as Nduka Junior's effort from the free-kick went wide from the side goalpost.

Six minutes later, Remo Stars should have been one-goal up with another big chance for Nduka but his flicks with his head from a free-kick go off the woodwork.

At the half-hour mark, FC Yobo could have taken the lead but goalkeeper Bankole Kayode made a sharp reflex save via a free-kick from Ibrahim Abideen.

Remo Stars then got the reward for their hard work in the 43rd minute following a delight  flick from Michael Osoata inside FC Yobo's box.

The Sky Blues Stars earned much of the ball possession in the second half and in the 66th minute got their second goal.

FC Yobo defence was punished for its schoolboy defending in the box after Tolulope Ojo got past his marker to nod in Remo Stars winning goal.

The country's first pre-Season tournament is sponsored by Optima Energy, and its proudly supported by Alansmith Nigeria Limited, Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi Foundation, Nigeria leading sportswear firms, Owu, Haggai Sportswear, Afripro, Naija League Magazine, Matchroom, Sports, 11th Media Global Concept, Phreestyle Sports, Renewed Hope, Kao Concept, Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation, Dejavu Communication, Olansile Football Academy, TSI Football Academy and ITS Football Management.

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Lawal, Georgewill, Okah swoop individual awards

 

Flying Officers Cup 2021 is finally in the books after FC Robo Queens were crowned Champions for the first time, defeating 2019 winners Edo Queens by a lone goal. Some individual footballers did fantastically well and were celebrated at the end of the tournament. 

Player Of the Tournament (Taiwo Lawal, FC Robo Queens)

The FC Robo Queens forward was superb all through the tournament and was one of the reasons her team became eventual winners of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. She was always pushing forward and was a nightmare for every defenders she faced. 

The Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi' Award For Highest Goalscorer - Ibinabo Georgewill, Confluence Queens -3 Goals 1 Assist) 

Ibinabo Georgewill of Confluence Queens edged out Emem Essien to win the tournament's Golden boot award. Ibinabo scored three goals, same as Emem, but had one assist ahead. Unfortunately, Emem Essien's goal against Confluence Queens in the Semi-finals was taken off board after a video review showed that Confluence Queens defender, Micheal Joy actually headed the ball and not the Edo Queens forward. 

Young Player Of The Tournament - (Rukayat Shobowale, FC Robo Queens) - 

The young football maestro started all six games as the 'Lagos Landladies' went all the way to lift the coveted title. She was everywhere on the pitch, ensuring that her team never loses focus upfront. 

The Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi Award For Best Goalkeeper (Nkiruka Obindinma, Edo Queens)

 - The 2019 NWFL Premiership goalkeeper of the year was voted as the best safe hands at the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. The Former Osun Babes goalie, conceded only one goal in 5 games that she participated in. She made some good saves too, yo help her side get to the final of the competition for the second time. 

Fair Play Award (Naija Ratels FC) -

 Naija Ratels weren't at their best in the Competition, but the players showed class and discipline all through the competition. The 'Ratels' exhibited exemplary behavior that promoted the spirit of fairplay despite going down against Royal Queens and FC Robo Queens in the competition. 

Goal Of The Tournament (Adaobi Okah, Edo Queens Vs Sunshine Queens) - 

The best goal of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup was scored by Edo Queens Adaobi Okah of Edo Queens against her former side, Sunshine Queens in the third quarter final encounter of the competition. 

Her extraordinary, strike from a far-right acute angle against Sunshine Queens was the cream of the crop.

Most Entertaining Team- (Ghana Police Ladies FC)-

 Even though they crashed out in the first round, the Ghanaian team won the hearts of fans with their style and should be credited for producing some fine moments of football. Juanita Aguadze, Jane Ayayiem, Ivy Kolli and others were on top of their game and never let loose guards at all.

Osun Apex League: NSCDC records first point, Olansile FC, HMK set to bounce back

 

Actions resume across six centres as the much publicized maiden edition of Osun Apex League enters week nine.

Os NSCDC ended its pointless streak as Bamikefa Olufemi tutored side rues a die minutes equalizer by their host, Victory Police FC. The security outfit preserved Ahmed's lone strike for the most part of the duel but Victory Police rallied to share the spoils, recall that Victory Police are victorious in the reverse encounter which ended 4-1.

The Civil Defense team who had no point throughout the first stanza of the league now have a point to their credit as they maintain same position on the log.

Olansile FC and H. M. K FC will like to bounce back from their disappointment away from home and seek redemptions. H. M. K FC who tasted defeats for the first time in Okuku  as second round kicks off would bank on their scoring winger Qudus and gangling striker Azeez  while hosting Victory Police FC. Ayedire Utd will have their hands full while engaging Omo Mummy Boys in far away Ileogbo.  

The league top scorer Habeeb Olanrewaju who inspired Hammola FC to come back and secured a draw against resurgent Akoment FC will like to sustain his scoring form while playing as a guest to Osun NSCDC. 

The likes of Otin Babes, Timi Giants and Fehinty FC are capable of causing upset as they all play away from home this weekend. Despite picking draws in their last games, the ldo Osun based outfits Hammola FC and Fehinty FC are still topping their respective groups.

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. The second stanza will kick start again by Wednesday, 20th October 2021.

Osun Apex League

Week 9 Fixtures 

Wednesday 27-10-2021

Os NSCDC Vs Hammola FC 1pm

Akoment Vs Otin Babes 3pm

H. M. K. FC Vs Victory Police FC 3pm

Saturday 30-10-2021

Ayedire Utd Vs Olansile FC  1pm

Orolu Vs Timi Giants  3pm

Hadji Hammed Vs Fehinty FC  3pm

Shamsudeen inspires Tornadoes to secure Ogunjobi Gold Cup semifinal spot

 

Never say die spirit of Shamsudeen Hashim was the inspiration Niger Tornadoes needed as they advanced to the semifinals of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup after they saw off FC Ebedie 3-1 in their Group B game.

The game at the FC Ebedei Stadium was won within 17 minutes of the first half and the experience and work rate of the Ikon Allah Boys played a key role as they bounced off from the defeat to Shooting Stars to secure their second three points in the pre-season tournament.

FC Ebedei took the fight to the NPFL side, and in the 12th minute, they shocked Tornadoes scoring the first goal of the game through Isa Musa.

The lanky striker pounced on a loose ball from Tornadoes sloppy defending to tap into the net for the Oliseh Boys.

In the 16th minute, Wakilu Abudulahi thought he had drawn even for Tornadoes with a half volley from Nojeem Olayinka's cross inside the FC Ebedei box, only for the match official to rule his goal out as off-side.

Four minutes later, Shamsudeen Hashim powered past FC Ebedei's the backline to make it 1-1 with his ferocious low drive shot that found the bottom right corner of Mark Ugboh's goal.

Martins Usule then doubled the lead for Tornadoes 13 minutes later scoring via a clinical assist from Hasim.

FC Ebedei were then punished for not defending well in their box as Ahmadu Liman put the game beyond their reach scoring Tornadoes third goal in the 37th minute.

The second half was more or less as child's play for Tornadoes as they took the 45 minutes to school players of FC Ebedei.

Tornadoes could meet any of MFM FC, Remo Stars or FC Yobo in a semi-final game billed for Thursday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

The country's first pre-Season tournament is sponsored by Optima Energy, and its proudly supported by Alansmith Nigeria Limited, Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi Foundation, Nigeria leading sportswear firms, Owu, Haggai Sportswear, Afripro, Naija League Magazine, Matchroom, Sports, 11th Media Global Concept, Phreestyle Sports, Renewed Hope, Kao Concept, Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation, Dejavu Communication, Olansile Football Academy, TSI Football Academy and ITS Football Management.

Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament: Kola Daniel Promises Memorable Tournament

 

The 2021 Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament is seven days away and organizers stated that everything is in place to make the tournament a memorable experience for clubs. 

The Tournament is scheduled to hold from the 1st to 7th of November in Lagos and a total of 10 ten teams will take part.

Ottasolo International Football Club will be joined by Kwara United, Abia Warriors, Lobi Stars, Gombe United, and Niger Tornadoes. 

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) new boys, Shooting Stars, MFM, and Sunshine Stars, and Smart City are also expected to be in action. 

Meanwhile, partner of Ottasolo Pre-season, Kola Daniel confirmed that clubs are expected to arrive the venue of the tournament, between 29 and 30th of October.

Matches will be played at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium Arena, Lagos. 

Teams will will use the tournament to intensity their preparations for the 2021/22 season.

"We want Lagosians to be ready for a hitch free competition" - Ottasolo Pre-season tournament Coordinator Badawiy

 

With seven days to the start of the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season tournament, organisers have revealed that they are 90 percent ready for all the 10 teams coming for the championship.

According to the tournament coordinator,  Badawiy Bashir, all is almost set to stage one of the best pre-season ever in the country.

“We are aware that there are seven days away before the start of the pre-season,” he said.

“As you can see, we have the 10 clubs coming for the tournament already spelt out and we are always in constant communication with them because we don’t want to have any hitch at all.

“The likes of Kwara United, Abia Warriors, Lobi Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Shooting Stars, Gombe United, MFM, all Nigeria Professional Football League sides, would be joined by Ottasolo International FC and Smart City of Lagos.

“The venue of the pre-season is the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan and we want Lagosians to be ready for a hitch free competition.”

On his part, the partner, Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament, Kola Daniel, praised the sponsor of the championship, Gabriel Davies who is also the owner of fast-rising Ottasolo FC and he described him as an advocate of grassroots football who played the game to the highest level before he quit to venture into the football business.

The media aide to the minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said while the coordinator has been making sure everything goes according to plans, the sponsor on his part has been making everything necessary support available.

He added: “We are going to have a successful pre-season; I can assure you. The coordinator is very versed in organizing things like this and I am sure we have the best hand handling it.

“The teams are ready and they will be moving to Lagos few days to the commencement of the pre-season with some of them already in nearby state, Ogun, in preparation for the new season.”

The Ottasolo Pre-season tournament is scheduled for the Mobolaji Johnson Arena from November 1 to 7, 2021.

Nimrod, Hailmary, Lookalike Sports, Mudiame University identify with ITV Table Tennis Challenge

 

Nigeria Volleyball Federation President, Engineer Musa Nimrod; APC Women leader for FCT, Hailmary Aipoh; MD/CEO of Lookalike Sports, Joseph Okeke and Mudiame University based in Edo State, have all thrown their hat  in support of the maiden edition of ITV table tennis Challenge.

Engr. Musa Nimrod when contacted did not  hesitate in expressing support for the tournament despite not being volleyball rather according to him "I see it as my contribution to Nigeria sports development' 

The FCT APC women leader, Hailmary Aipoh said "sport is a means of empowering growing Nigerian  youth population and as a women leader, I will always support any program or project that will improve the lots of our youths"

The MD / CEO of Lookalike Sports, Joseph Okeke, one of the foremost  kits and gym equipment dealer in FCT,  embraced the concept when called upon and pledged his support to the event in cash and kind while Mudiame  University, a  private university based in Edo State  which will soon open its door of admission for youths across the country from January, 2022 said "knowing that the bulk of our students are youths, it will be foolhardy on our parts not to support a project of this nature'

The one day tournament is one of the programs line up by Independent Television, ITV Abuja as a way of  contributing  to development of grassroots sports in FCT  besides other responsibilities being carried out by the station.

Speaking on the forthcoming tournament, the General Manager ITV radio and TV for Abuja, Amber Olague said the tournament “Is our own way of giving back to the society and also to create  opportunity to empower our youth. So we deemed it fit to organize this one-day tournament to give opportunity to so many youths out there who are looking for a platform like this to showcase their talents and be discovered. We are not going to relent in creating enabling environment for our youths," she said

The tournament will see winners going home with  over one hundred thousand naira in cash and fabulous prizes in a tournament slated 30th October, 2021 at ITV event center, mpape Abuja.

Amoo inspires Hammarby to victory in seven goal thriller

 

By: Abdulquadir Adedapo

 

Nigerian midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo took his goals tally to eight on Sunday afternoon as he scored one and assisted another as he helped his Swedish side, Hammarby to a comeback 4-3 win over Ostersunds FK.

 

Having scored the winner in their last league outing at home against AIK, the fleet footed player started his 15th league match with the host hoping to close the gap on first place Djurgarden to seven points.

 

The hosts were however stunned with just 14 minutes on the clock as the visitors took a two goal lead courtesy of strikes from Marco Weymans and Blair Turgott.

 

Moments later Noah Sonko put through his own goal to make it 1-2, but the visitors restored their two goal lead four minutes later as Ludvig Fritzon made it 3-1 against the run of play.

Amoo then reduced the deficit for Hammarby midway through the half as he skipped past two markers before setting up Williot Swedberg to make it 2-3, a lead the visitors held at the break.

The host then had the chance to level scores twenty minutes from time but captain, Darijan Bojanic saw his penalty hit the upright, before his blushes were spared seven minutes later when Gustav Ludwigson equalised to make it three all.

 

With the game almost certain to end a draw, attacking midfielder Amoo stepped up with a big heart to convert the winner from twelve yards, with the host roaring to victory at the sound of the final whistle

The goals took Amoo’s goals contribution tally to 12 (8 goals, 4 assist), whilst Hammarby earning their 11th win of the campaign to keep them still in contention for both the league title and a European spot.