Ekiti United Fc Edge Osun United FC To Reignite Promotion Push In Ado-Ekiti
A single moment of brilliance was all Ekiti United FC needed to bounce back and remind their fans of their growing ambition in the Nigeria National League, as the Ado-Ekiti side secured a gritty 1–0 victory over Osun United FC at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium.
Determined to respond after their previous setback, Ekiti United took control from the opening whistle, dictating the tempo and pinning Osun United deep in their own half throughout the first period. Despite their dominance, clear chances proved hard to come by before the break.
The breakthrough arrived almost immediately after the restart when Oluwasegun Ajengele found the net in the 46th minute, calmly finishing to hand the hosts a deserved lead and ignite celebrations among the home supporters.
Ekiti United maintained their composure in the second half, combining attacking intent with defensive discipline. Osun United searched for an equaliser, but a well-organised backline stood firm. Central defender Peter Johnson (a.k.a. Ikorodu) delivered a commanding display, repelling waves of pressure and earning a well-deserved Man of the Match award, supported by confident goalkeeping that kept the visitors at bay.
The final whistle confirmed a crucial 1–0 victory—an important statement following the defeat to Sporting Lagos. Head coach Bolarinwa Idris applauded his players’ resilience and tactical discipline, describing the win as a timely boost to confidence and league momentum. Team captain Seyi Akinyemi echoed those sentiments, calling the result strong motivation as the team eyes a climb up the table.
After eight p, Ekiti United FC sit on 15 points with three goals, just one point behind Conference B leaders Sporting Lagos, keeping the title race firmly alive.
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