Micheal Bissong’s 90th-minute strike sealed IKA South Ticket into the Finals of the inaugural edition of the IKA Village Square IKA Unity Cup as they forced Ika North East to a 1-1 Draw.
Peter P fired past enterprising Ayodele Yaro in goal for IKA South In the 53rd minute just moments after the Ihuyase shot-stopper had saved a penalty to give the host the lead.
The first half ended goalless and The Coach Ken Gadaffi led side were confident of pulling thru to earn the much-needed point only to be dealt with by the blow when double P fired past Yaro.
Undaunted by the goal, IKA South mounted pressure after bringing on Captain Joseph Ukah for Earnest Okonkwo And Tony Eseka for Godstime Utomi.
IKA northeast held on to their lead and resulted in time-wasting as their players continue to fall unchallenged.
Monday Mathias Header off a long Throw from Joseph Ukah was parried away by Goalkeeper Idowu in Goal for IKA North.
Joseph Ukah stepped forward for the resulting corner kick as the time was ticking away and the KG Sports Skipper loft Cross was met by high flying Micheal Bissong who nodded home to draw level for the IKA South boys to the ecstasy of their traveling fans.
The draw gives IKA South 4 points leaving Ika North with just 1 point and Igbaken with no points.
IKA North will take on Igbaken on Saturday 19th to determine which of the two teams will play IKA South on the finals.
