Following the completion of Day 8 fixtures in the Maracana Center 2 of the 2024 Nationwide League One on Sunday, Ojodu City FC has asserted its dominance by securing an insurmountable lead in the center,thus clinching the group with two matches to spare.
In a commanding performance, Ojodu City FC defeated BYT FC with a resounding 4-1 victory in the day’s opener, bringing their total points to 21. The City boys have maintained a flawless record, winning all seven matches played, netting an impressive 20 goals while conceding only three.
Their closest contenders, O.O.I.M, needed a victory against Admiralty FC to delay Ojodu City FC’s coronation, but a 1-1 draw left them trailing by an unassailable seven points with only two Matchdays remaining.
With their triumph, Ojodu City FC advances to the next round of the competition as they continue their quest for qualification into the Nigeria National League (NNL).
In other matches within the center on Sunday, Glory Boys FC showcased their prowess by thrashing Buruj FC 11-0, while RORO FC staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Emmydinho FC 4-2.
The day’s fixtures also witnessed a goalless draw between Okaka FC and Sporting LFA, effectively ending Sporting LFA’s hopes of progression in the tournament.
As the competition progresses, O.O.I.M, BYT, RORO, and Admiralty FC will battle for the coveted second-place finish, a position that remains up for grabs with two matches left to play.
– MD 8 RESULTS Maracana Center 2:
– BYT FC 1-4 Ojodu City FC
– Buruj FC 0-11 Glory Boys
– Emmydinho FC 2-4 RORO
– O.O.I.M 1-1 Admiralty FC
– Okaka FC 0-0 Sporting LFA
