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Osun Utd once again secures a vital point in Enugu in one of the Match-Day 15 encounters of the Nigeria National League decided at UNEC Stadium, Enugu on Saturday.
The Osun gaffer, Seye Ajayi rang huge changes to the personnel that secure maximum points against visiting Ikorodu City last week as Mojeed Abimbola, Afeez Buhari and Sikiru Durodoye were handed the opportunity to impress.
United hit the ground running following a keenly contested openings as the host were eager to go infront but Olatubosun Afolabi and Aminu Abubakar were handy for the most part of the duel.
A chance for the host team came in 22 minutes of the first half but Sabitu Abiola made an audacious save to deny the host from point blank. Two minutes later, Dayo Agbolade headed Omoluabi Giants infront but his classical header was ruled offside.
The two team ended the first half in a goalless draw but Giant Brillars resume the second stanza of the game piling pressures on Osun United but a disciplined defensive work kept the threatening forwards at bay.
A wonderful moment came three minutes past the hour mark following a long bursting runs from Sikiru down the lane as he stole a howler only to put it beyond opponents goalkeeper in a vital area to give the visiting team the lead. Seven minutes later, he was given the marching order following an altercation as he was awkwardly stretched by the medics.
The host responded twelve minutes later through Agu Offe from the spot as a result of a clumsy blockage which Centre Referee adjudged to be a foul.
Agbor Paul, Chika Kelvin and Ahmed Ahmed who were introduced deep into second period were impressive, combining well to ensure a vital point as Seye Ajayi tutored side boasts of another impressive runs.
The Omoluabi Giants will be welcoming their perennial rival, Crown FC of Ogbomoso in Match-day 16 of Nigeria National League on Saturday 30th March 2024 in what many pundits as posited that the result of the game may swing the promotion bid of Osun United in good light if they come out victorious in the match.
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