Week 18 of the Lagos Junior League, LJL, Premier League was one of
mixed feelings for the top teams, as Surulere Sport City FC and Y.M.D
Babes of Ojo secured the much needed maximum points in their pursuit of
the title. Unfortunately, Apapa Golden Stars and Ifako Ijaiye FC suffered presumable fatal blows to their title ambitions. Qudus Yussuf’s 77th minute goal was what gave Surulere victory over
Ifako Ijaiye at the Legacy Pitch of the National Stadium on Sunday
evening. The highly tactical, technical and emotional encounter was a joy to
watch as it provided excitement and a dose of unpredictability. Before
the encounter, both teams were level on points but Ifako had a superior
goal difference. Ifako Ijaiye was notably the dark horse in this year’s title race but
they gave a good account of themselves on the day. Surulere’s victory
however puts them firmly in a good position to seal the title this
season. Apapa Golden Stars slumped 2-0 to a resilient Oshodi Isolo side on
Sunday morning at the Legacy goals. The Oshodi boys put up a spirited
performance that effectively snuffed out Apapa’s threat. The defeat cast a huge dent to Apapa’s title aspirations. On the other
hand, Ojo Babes whitewashed Oriade FC 10-0 to seal Oriade’s fate of
demotion from the prestigious Premier League. Surulere will face in-form Oshodi Isolo on Wednesday in their
outstanding match scheduled for the Legacy Pitch at the National Stadium
by 4pm.
Other Results:
Lagos Island East 0-3 Eti Osa East
Kosofe 0-3 Lagos Island
Apapa 0-2 Oshodi
Apapa Iganmu 1-1 Lagos Mainland
Mushin 3-0 Imota
Itire Ikate 3-0 Odi Olowo
Mosan Okunola 1-1 Agege
Surulere 1-0 Ifako Ijaiye
Oriade 0-10 Ojo
Ajeromi Ifelodun 0-2 Onigbongbo.
