Nigeria National League (NNL) debutants Madiba FC began their campaign in the second-tier league with an impressive win after they defeated Ekiti United 3-0 at Mobolaji Johnson, Onikan in Lagos.
Also, in the second match played Tuesday, Ikorodu City defeated FC Ebedei 3-1 at the same stadium.
In the opening match of the day, the host broke the deadlock when central back Ewodage Abubakar nodded into the net after connecting a free kick from Ndubisi Anthony in the 30th minute to put Madiba in front.
In the second half, the hosts doubled their lead in the 78th minute when Solomon Aliu converted from the spot after the referee awarded them a penalty for a foul substitute Egbonwon Harrison.
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With a few minutes to the end of the keenly contested fixture, Harrison who assisted the second goal turned scorer as he rebounded the ball into the net for the third goal.
In his reaction, Madiba FC coach, Solomon Bala, said the victory was possible because his players listened and played according to instructions.
He also said his target is to win the next match.
“My boys listened to instruction. I told them what to do and they did it and we got the victory,” said coach Bala.
