In a captivating encounter at the Ibadan venue, Kun Khalifat FC and De-Sapele Lions FC played out a 1-1 draw in the NLO 2024 Promotion Play-Off. The intense match saw both teams create opportunities, with the scoreline reflecting the evenly contested nature of the game.
Kun Khalifat FC drew first blood in the 45+2 minute, courtesy of a strike from Nwaodu Daniel. The goal came just before the halftime whistle, giving Kun Khalifat FC a slender advantage heading into the break.
De-Sapele Lions FC, however, refused to surrender. They pushed hard for an equalizer, and their persistence paid off in the 76th minute when Seth Edeba scored from the penalty spot. The goal sent the De-Sapele Lions FC bench into raptures, as the teams headed into the final stretch of the game locked at 1-1.
With the score deadlocked at the end of regular time, the match proceeded to penalties. Kun Khalifat FC held their nerve, converting all five of their spot kicks. De-Sapele Lions FC, however, faltered, missing their second penalty to ultimately lose the shootout 5-4.
Despite the outcome, both teams demonstrated remarkable spirit and determination, leaving everything on the pitch. The result sets up a thrilling conclusion to the NLO 2024 Promotion Play-Off, with fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this gripping saga.
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