The Lagos Island Conference of the maiden 1XBET Community Grassroots Tournament began yesterday at the Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island with
matches in Groups A and B.
In the opening game of Group A, Golden Stars FC and Ultimate FC played out a 1-1 draw with Kareem Osman of Ultimate FC scoring in the 42nd minute of the game. The response by Golden Stars FC was immediate as Ahmed Shakiru netted the equaliser in the 43rd minute.
The second game of the group, between Ikoyi Dolphins versus Panthers FC, was more keenly contested as Panthers FC hit the top gear in the 9th minute through Felix Agoro. In the 22nd minute of the interesting encounter, Usman Ele levelled the scores 1-1.
Panthers eventually secured the winning and of course, the maximum points through the strike by Sunny Ofonime in the 48th minute.
Elsewhere in Group B, Gallant FC and Young Strikers FC cancelled themselves out in a 1-1 draw result.
In the last game of the opening day of the Lagos Island Conference, Island United lost 2-3 to Soccer Talent FC.
Wasiu Eshinlokun opened the scoringPage 30 in the 4th minute, finishing a sweet move to give Soccer Talent the lead.