MFM FC defeated visiting Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) newly promoted side Dakada FC in a Matchday 13 clash at the Agege Township Stadium.
Dakkada were unbeaten in six away and were brought down to earth by the Olukoya boys on Wednesday in Agege stadium.
It was a lacklustre affair in the opening exchanges as both teams tried to create chances. The half ended without both teams creating any scoring opportunities. The goalkeepers ended the first period without being tested.
The match came alive early in the second half as MFM registered the only goal of the match. Debutant Nnamdi Mejuobi scored the only goal with a sensational overhead kick as he finished a well worked throw-in routine. Dennis Obasi had the presence of mind to locate the striker in a crowded box and Mejuobi did the rest.
Clement Ogwu would have got his name among the goal in the 52nd minute if he was a bit more clinical. His shot from inside the box missed the post by whiskers.
Dakkada skipper Eso Archibong’s shot from outside the area with a quarter of an hour to go almost ended at the back of the net but for goalkeeper Abayomi Folarin who was alert to the threat.
MFM could have further punished them by doubling the lead through a counterattack in added time. A last ditch clearance saved the day for Caleb Esu and his boys.
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