Bridge Boys Claim Metro Pro League Top Spot

Lagos darling club, Bridge Boys FC has claimed the top spot after defeating Nath Boys 3-2 at the Agege Stadium in Week 2 of the Metro Pro League 2015/2016 season. Goals from Olaniyi Lawal, Imoh Michael and Richard Godwin earned Bridge Boys the maximum three points at stake and the team has so far amassed four points from two games, while Nath Boys are second with three points.

In the other game on Thursday, 36 Lion FC forced 10-man Pepsi Academy to a two-all draw in a pulsating encounter at Agege Stadium.

Onuh Nonso scored in both halves to save 36 Lion’s blushes after Tukur Bello netted a 25-yard screamer that saw the arena erupt with excitement.

Pepsi’s Elegbede Mohammed, who was later gIven the marching orders grabbed an equalizer after Onuh broke the deadlock in 17th minute of the tie.

The Week Two games of the Metro Pro League will be completed on Saturday with The Saints FC playing as hosts to Remo Stars at Children International School, Lekki. The tie kicks off at 3pm.

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.