...Throws Team Kwara under the bus, as Golden Eaglets claim bronze
By Mishael Emmanuel and Oluwatobiloba Zeal-Adepetu Kumoye in Abeokuta
Hosts Team Ogun bagged gold in the men's football event at the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Gateway Games, at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The host provided result oriented football throughout the encounter, hitting Team Kwara 4-1 to secure the gold medal in Abeokuta.
Before the Gateway team took to the pitch the MKO Abiola Stadium was filled to capacity as fans from across the state stormed the stadium to cheer their team.
Team Ogun outplayed Kwara State hitting the Afonja Warriors 4-1 in the final. The Rock City boys could have won by a greater margin but missed chances and great saves ensured the scoreline remained 4-1.
The Gateway boys were on another level, proving that they wanted the win and the home crowd provided an electrifying atmosphere which added excitement to the quick pace of the encounter.
Earlier, the Golden Eaglets, which were at the Festival as Invited Junior Athletes (IJA), won the bronze medal with a 2-0 win over Team Kaduna.
Two first-half goals gave the two-time world champions a well deserved win in the encounter.
Abdulmuiz Adeleke's strike and an own goal ensured that Nigeria's U-17 male national football team, smiled home with a bronze medal.
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