Metro Pro League: Bridge FC, Remo Stars In Floodlights Duel

The Metro Pro League management has concluded plans to host its first ever match under the floodlights as league leaders, Remo Stars battle their eternal rivals Bridge FC tonight at the Agege Stadium.
The tie, according to the League’ Chief Executive Officer, Victor Akinyooye, promises to be an exciting one as both clubs have not lost any games since the Season Two of the Lagos-private owned league kicked off in April.
The football administrator disclosed that the idea behind night games is to ensure that the fans remain connected with the club sides in their campaign in the Metro Pro League.

Akinyooye said: “We discovered that some of the mid week games are fixed after the work hours and some supporters might find it difficult to see their teams play, hence there is need to create an avenue to wet their appetite.

“So, we enjoin football fans in the state to storm the Agege Stadium en mass to cheer their teams to victory.”
It would be battle royale tonight as Remo Stars lead the pack with 10 points from four games, while their opponents Bridge FC with a game in hand are trailing with 7 points.

Metro Pro League: Nath Boys Tame Ten-Man Pepsi Academy In Opener

Nath Boys FC defeated debutants Pepsi Academy by 2-1 as the 2016/17 Metro Pro League Lagos which kicked off at the Agege Township Stadium on Thursday.

Both sides failed to unlock their defence line in the first half of the encounter but Nath Boys came out stronger in the second period with Adeolu Ojo breaking the deadlock in the 55th minute. Pepsi’s Kaba Yusuf was sent off after fouling a rampaging Nath Boys attacker in the Soft drinks boys vital area.

Yusuf’s absence gave Nath Boys the edge as Ekene Okoliugo and Godwin Odibo were desperate to increase the tally. Nath Boys efforts at goal was rewarded with Odibo connecting a pass in the 85th minute to net goal number two of the tie witnessed by an appreciable crowd.

Agege stadium Lagos

Pepsi Academy responded by winning a spot kick that was converted by Mohammed Abiola in the 89th minute.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars will open their 2016/17 league season campaign against their eternal rivals 36 Lion in an early kick off at Agege Stadium on today (Saturday April 9). The tie is billed for 9am, The Saints FC who are debutants battle Metro Pro League giants, Bridge FC later in the day at Children International School pitch Lekki.