In Match Day 12 of the Nigeria National League Southern Conference Group A, Ekiti United FC faced off against Madiba FC at the Akure Township Stadium in Ondo State. The first half saw both teams striving for goals, but neither managed to break the deadlock, leaving the score level at halftime.
As the second half commenced, tension mounted among supporters and players alike, with neither side able to assert dominance. However, at the 72nd minute mark, Egbonwon Harrison of Madiba FC found the back of the net, opening the floodgates for his team.
The intensity of goal-scoring surged further when Dada Oladimeji netted Madiba FC’s second goal at the 85th minute, bringing his personal tally to 8 goals for the season. Throughout the match, Tijani Mohammed, the goalkeeper for Madiba FC, showcased a stellar performance, making crucial saves and thwarting three potential goals from Ekiti United FC.
With this victory, Madiba FC secured 6 points from their encounters with Ekiti United FC, triumphing both home and away. This result propelled Madiba FC to 28 points on the league table, solidifying their position among the top contenders.
Looking ahead, Solomon Bala, the head coach of Madiba FC, will lead his team back to Lagos to prepare for their upcoming home match against Vandrezzer FC scheduled for Friday, 8th March 2024.
