Yoca Crocodiles secured their spot in the final promotion playoff of the Nationwide League One (NLO) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Standard FC at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.
The match saw limited scoring opportunities in the first half, with Yoca Crocodiles missing two clear chances.
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Nasiru Abdullahi failed to convert with an open net, followed by Suleiman Ayuba’s header going wide after a precise cross from Aliyu Sugau.
After halftime, the introduction of Lukman Ibrahim boosted Yoca Crocodiles’ attack. Ibrahim’s effort narrowly missed target in the 53rd minute.
Standard FC had a chance to take the lead from the penalty spot in the 70th minute but squandered the opportunity.
In the 80th minute, Lukman Ibrahim was fouled in the opposing area, leading to a penalty for Yoca Crocodiles.
Aliyu Sugau stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, securing the crucial victory.
Coach Gambo Shanding praised his team’s resilience in a tough match against a strong opponent.
Despite facing fatigue, the players performed admirably, earning praise from the coach, management, and fans.
With qualification secured, Yoca Crocodiles aim to maintain their perfect record in their final match before the playoff on the 27th of this month.
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