Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos shoot down Remo Stars FC
Sporting Lagos FC came from behind to defeat Remo Stars FC 2-1 in a group A clash of the Naija Super 8 tournament on Tuesday July 11.
In the match decided at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos, Franck Mawuena headed Remo Stars FC in front in the 18th minute from a Isaac James assist.
Sporting Lagos FC fought back eight minutes later, Midfielder Rivio Ayemwere’s neat play opening up opportunity for Saturday Okon to round Remo Stars goalie Kayode Bankole and score the equalizer in the 26th minute.
The south-west derby looked headed for a stalemate until a dramatic finale at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
In the 89th minute, Sporting Lagos FC were awarded a spot-kick Jonathan Alukwu was brought down in the Remo Stars FC penalty area.
Chiemeka Nwokeji stepped up to take the spot-kick but saw his effort saved by goalkeeper Kayode Bankole. Jonathan Alukwu pounced on the rebound to score the winner.
At the expiration of regulation time, the first of many expected derby clashes between Premier League new boys Sporting Lagos FC and Remo Stars FC ended 2-1 In favour of Sporting .
The result throws open semi-final chase in group A with both teams tied on four-points, the Sky Blues from three games while Sporting Lagos FC have a game vs fellow Premier League new boys Katsina United FC to spare.
