NLO side Ilaji FC has emerged as the champions of the 2024 Oyo State FA Cup
The coach Babatunde Odubola led boys beat high-flying Shooting Stars via penalty shootout to win their first state FA Cup title
Shooting Stars opened the scoring through Pepo in the 14th minute while Babalola Okikiola equalized for the NLO side in the 30th minute.
Okikiola got his second goal 2 minutes later to give Ilaji FC the lead as the first half ended 2-1.
Shooting Stars captain Taofeek Malomo equalized for the Oluyole Warriors in the 63rd minute.
Babalola Okikiola completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute to give Ilaji FC the lead once again, Ayobami Junior ensured the lead was short-lived by scoring a stunner in the 70th minute as both teams settled for a 3-3 draw in the regulation time.
Ilaji FC secured the hard-fought victory by winning 5-4 after a penalty shootout to record a historic day in the history of the club
Both teams will represent Oyo State at the National Federation Cup later this year.
Discussion about this post