The match between Sporting Lagos and Niger Tornadoes at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos unfolded as a game of two contrasting halves.
Despite a spirited second-half display by Yahuza Bala and Bashir Usman, who caused trouble for the opposition defenders, it was the hosts who emerged victorious.
Sporting Lagos demonstrated their dominance early on, rewarded with two clinical goals in the first half. Jonathan Alukwu opened the scoring in the 27th minute, and Junior Lokosa doubled the lead just before half-time.
In the second half, the Tornadoes’ technical bench implemented three tactical changes in a bid to mount a comeback. Yahuza Bala, last weekend’s goal scorer, joined the action, along with Clinton Jephta and Adewale Lasisi.
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This change proved effective, as the Ikon Allah Boys wrested control of the game with a commanding display.
The turning point came when Usman Bashir found Yahuza Bala, who capitalized on a failed clearance and struck home in the 67th minute, reducing the deficit.
Tornadoes relentlessly sought an equalizer, and in the 74th minute, it appeared they had succeeded. Yahuza Bala expertly chipped the ball into the net, but the linesman’s flag signalled offside. A legitimate goal was cancelled, leaving the Tornadoes’ technical bench and fans in disbelief.
Both teams made futile attempts to alter the scoreline, and the game concluded with a victory for Sporting Lagos.
