The Omoluabi giant’s of Osun have started the second stanza of the Nigeria National League (NNL) on a good note.
The team playing on their home turf defeated the visiting Inter Lagos with a lone goal.
Ahmed Ahmed nods in from the scramble off an assist from Ephraim in the 69th minute to give the ‘Imole Boys’ the lead and comfortable victory at the end.
The towering Abubakar Goringo was given the Man of the Match for his huge contribution to the team in the backline in keeping the victory for the team
In the previous encounter between them, it ended goalless the last time the two sides met at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
With this victory, Osun United now sits second on the log with 18 points after Ikorodu United, who leads the log with 19pts.
Meanwhile, Osun United players have been charged on efficiency as the second stanza of the league season begins.
The team management was at the training turf of the team before match day 12, which the team eventually won.
The club chairman, Akin Maxwell, while speaking with the players, said,
“We are still standing on the mandate given to us, I know you can do it because the spirit is high.
“We have tough duels ahead, and we must conquer. I want everyone to be efficient going forward. We must not leave it late before we do the needful.
“The group is tight, and our confidence and character is needed going forward. The management is ready to suprise you, just turn in positive results.” Akin Maxwell charges the players.
Omoluabi Giants garnered fifteen points in the first round, four of which are secured on the road, while eleven points scooped at home. Four points are agonizingly dropped at home in two games.
With few additions going into second round, Seye Ajayi tutored side have been able to secure licences for new comer and ex defunct, Pegba 1 Sporting Club, Afeez Buhari, with two returnee hitmen, Ebenezer Odeyemi and Ahmed Ahmed as Emeka Emmanuel and Raphael Orngudwen depart.
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