In a gripping semi-final at the National Sports Festival, dubbed the Gateway Games, host Team Ogun clinched a 2-1 victory over the Golden Eaglets on Saturday, earning a place in the men’s football final. The hard-fought win keeps Ogun’s dreams of a gold medal alive, thrilling local fans.
The match was a tense battle, with Team Ogun showing grit to edge out a determined Golden Eaglets side. The hosts’ 2-1 triumph sparked celebrations among supporters, who now look forward to the final.
Earlier, Kwara State secured their spot in the final with a 1-0 win over Kaduna State in the first semi-final. Muhammed Abdullahi’s 62nd-minute goal proved decisive, setting up a blockbuster clash with Team Ogun. Meanwhile, the Golden Eaglets and Kaduna State will face off for the bronze medal.
Anticipation is building for what promises to be an electrifying conclusion to the men’s football event at the Gateway Games.