Welcome to the match between Benin City athletic and Abuja city

1'

Ahmadu Kuti faked a pass then cut Fodjour Jawara in a different direction.

Ahmadu Kuti made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Obadele Meite.

4'

Lansana Achike made a good pass to Boevi Lamptey, Moshood Aladefa missed his interception.

Boevi Lamptey played the ball to Lansana Achike's feet, Lansana Achike trapped the ball nicely before Fanta Ikusegham could cut it out.

Lansana Achike stepped away from Moshood Aladefa and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

But Lansana Achike sent the ball high into the stands ... He held his head in his hands.

5'

Obinna Okoye hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Abrefa Amodako removed the danger.

8'

Lansana Achike played a wonderful ball for Boevi Lamptey, Boevi Lamptey took possession of the ball before Fanta Ikusegham could intercept.

Boevi Lamptey tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Moshood Aladefa.

9'

Nkruma Yam้ogo hit a lovely long ball forward,Abrefa Amodako couldn't cut it.

Owusu Momoh aimed a one touch pass to his left . Anika Compaore tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Obinna Okoye received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Hamadou Danquah, Akinwunmi Izegbe couldn't cut it.

Obinna Okoye found a perfect spot and flicked it goalwards. Anika Compaore couldn't reach it.

Afiba Ndiaye did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Obinna Okoye scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Benin City athletic 0 - 1 Abuja city

10'

Obinna Okoye turned on the ball to leave Efuru Ubogu standing.

Obinna Okoye tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Abrefa Amodako read the game well to intercept the ball.

11'

Lansana Achike moved the ball forward for Boevi Lamptey, Fanta Ikusegham couldn't cut it.

Boevi Lamptey blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but the shot was charged down by Moshood Aladefa.

12'

Nkruma Yam้ogo knocked a lovely ball for Obinna Okoye, Obinna Okoye latched onto the ball before Abrefa Amodako could cut it out.

Obinna Okoye tried to cross into the box but Efuru Ubogu did well to spot and intercept the cross.

13'

Obinna Okoye aimed the corner at the far post.

Owusu Momoh got ahead of Akinwunmi Izegbe to win the ball, then headed at goal.

But Owusu Momoh sent it wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

14'

Obadele Meite jinked past Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

Obadele Meite shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Dike Gbagho approached too late to block it.

Abrefa Ajayi made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

15'

Lansana Achike skipped easily past the challenge of Fanta Ikusegham.

Lansana Achike sent in a low cross, Moshood Aladefa couldn't reach it.

Obinna Okoye played the ball instantly down the left. Akinwunmi Izegbe missed his interception.

Dike Gbagho hit a hopeful looking shot but Anika Compaore cleared the ball to safety.

16'

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo passed the ball to Dike Gbagho, Dike Gbagho picked up on the ball before Fodjour Jawara could cut it out.

Ahmadu Kuti received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dike Gbagho, Ahmadu Kuti took possession of the ball before Obadele Meite could intercept.

Ahmadu Kuti knocked a lovely ball for Tabansi Fanta, Akinwunmi Izegbe couldn't cut it.

Tabansi Fanta had the chance to score but he was tackled by Anika Compaore.

17'

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo delivered the ball to Dike Gbagho, Dike Gbagho latched onto the ball before Fodjour Jawara could reach it.

Dike Gbagho failed in his attempt to skip past Obadele Meite.

18'

Moshood Aladefa dribbled past Hamadou Danquah.

Moshood Aladefa found a chance to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Boevi Lamptey's pressure.

19'

Pass by Moshood Aladefa to Fanta Ikusegham, Fanta Ikusegham took it in his stride before Lansana Achike could intercept.

Fanta Ikusegham played a wonderful ball for Moshood Aladefa, Moshood Aladefa trapped the ball nicely before Boevi Lamptey could reach it.

Moshood Aladefa tried to swing in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Lansana Achike.

20'

Yellow card shown to Obinna Okoye.

Lansana Achike tried to use his skill to go past Fanta Ikusegham but it failed.

21'

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo faked a shot before cutting Fodjour Jawara in a different direction.

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo played a pinpoint pass to Owusu Momoh, Owusu Momoh latched onto the ball before Obadele Meite could intercept.

Owusu Momoh had a crack at goal but Anika Compaore cleared the ball to safety.

22'

Owusu Momoh took the ball past Abrefa Amodako.

Owusu Momoh tried to send in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Efuru Ubogu.

24'

Obinna Okoye hit the ball past Efuru Ubogu from 40 yards.

But Obinna Okoye's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a poor miss from Obinna Okoye. He looked like he was short of match practice.

26'

The referee showed Ahmadu Kuti a yellow card.

Fodjour Jawara went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

27'

Obinna Okoye tried to twist past Abrefa Amodako but failed.

28'

Ahmadu Kuti struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Fodjour Jawara got himself between the ball and goal.

29'

Fodjour Jawara blocked Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo in a good, clean tackle before Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo tried to pass the ball.

30'

Obadele Meite took the ball past Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

Dike Gbagho went in with a successful block tackle on Obadele Meite before Obadele Meite tried to get onto the pass.

33'

Efuru Ubogu stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Obinna Okoye blocked it.

34'

Dike Gbagho tried a long range effort. Obadele Meite failed to charge down the shot.

Afiba Ndiaye did well to turn the ball round the post.

36'

Lansana Achike tried to feed the high ball but The ball struck Fanta Ikusegham.

37'

Dike Gbagho made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Fodjour Jawara.

39'

Lansana Achike moved the ball forward for Boevi Lamptey, Boevi Lamptey took it in his stride before Fanta Ikusegham could cut it out.

Boevi Lamptey delivered the ball in from wide, Moshood Aladefa couldn't cut it.

Owusu Momoh won the ball in the air from Anika Compaore, then headed it to the goal.

Afiba Ndiaye could only parry it.

40'

Obadele Meite looked destined to score from long range but Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo closed down the space.

41'

Nkruma Yam้ogo floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Hamadou Danquah had a header for a goal but Anika Compaore headed the ball to safety.

42'

Obinna Okoye had the pace to beat Anika Compaore.

Obinna Okoye crossed the ball low into the box, Abrefa Amodako couldn't reach it.

Ahmadu Kuti unleashed a volley at goal but Anika Compaore scrambled the ball away.

43'

Dike Gbagho jinked past Fodjour Jawara.

Dike Gbagho moved the ball forward for Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo, Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo trapped the ball nicely before Obadele Meite could reach it.

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo passed the ball to Owusu Momoh, Owusu Momoh trapped the ball nicely before Fodjour Jawara could reach it.

Owusu Momoh was able to make space and struck it at goal. Akinwunmi Izegbe approached too late to block it.

Afiba Ndiaye gathered the ball safely.

44'

Nkruma Yam้ogo made a good pass to Obinna Okoye, Obinna Okoye latched onto the ball before Abrefa Amodako could cut it out.

Obinna Okoye tried to use his skill to go past Efuru Ubogu but Efuru Ubogu took the ball away from Obinna Okoye.

45'

Abrefa Amodako tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Lansana Achike found himself in the way of the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Abuja city took the lead.Benin City athletic had 36% possession in the match, while Abuja city had 64%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Anika Compaore aimed the corner for the near post.

Abrefa Amodako headed at goal but Hamadou Danquah headed clear the danger.

49'

Obinna Okoye took the ball past Abrefa Amodako.

Obinna Okoye sent in a float cross, Efuru Ubogu couldn't cut it.

Akinwunmi Izegbe jumped with Nkruma Yam้ogo and won the ball, then headed the ball clear.

50'

Lansana Achike tried to skip past Fanta Ikusegham but Fanta Ikusegham won the ball from Lansana Achike.

51'

Sy Urbi showed Nkruma Yam้ogo a clean set of heels.

Sy Urbi tried to use his skill to go past Obinna Okoye but failed.

52'

Lansana Achike tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Fanta Ikusegham.

54'

Dike Gbagho tried to play a long ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Fodjour Jawara.

55'

Dike Gbagho passed the ball perfectly to Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo, Obadele Meite failed to intercept the pass.

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Fodjour Jawara.

57'

Abrefa Amodako passed the ball to Fodjour Jawara, Fodjour Jawara trapped the ball nicely before Obinna Okoye could cut it out.

Fodjour Jawara delivered the ball to Efuru Ubogu, Efuru Ubogu took it in his stride before Nkruma Yam้ogo could intercept.

Efuru Ubogu tried to cross into the box but Obinna Okoye made a great interception.

59'

Moshood Aladefa faked a pass then cut Boevi Lamptey in a different direction.

Moshood Aladefa tried his luck from a distance. Lansana Achike approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was well wide from Moshood Aladefa ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

61'

Pass by Efuru Ubogu to Abrefa Amodako, Abrefa Amodako latched onto the ball before Obinna Okoye could reach it.

Abrefa Amodako failed in his attempt to play it past Nkruma Yam้ogo.

62'

Lansana Achike dribbled past Fanta Ikusegham.

Lansana Achike sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Moshood Aladefa approached too late to tackle him.

Lansana Achike left Afiba Ndiaye with a simple save.

63'

Abimbola Machem failed in his attempt to dart past Boevi Lamptey.

67'

Nkruma Yam้ogo had a great opportunity to score from long range but Efuru Ubogu gave him no space to manoeuvre.

68'

Pass by Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo to Dike Gbagho, Akinwunmi Izegbe stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dike Gbagho passed the ball perfectly to Owusu Momoh, Fodjour Jawara couldn't cut out the pass.

Owusu Momoh found a gap and shot for the top corner. Anika Compaore failed to charge down the shot.

It went just wide by Owusu Momoh ... A wasted opportunity.

70'

The referee showed Hamadou Danquah a yellow card.

Lansana Achike tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Fanta Ikusegham coolly intercepted the pass.

71'

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo tried his luck from the freekick. It went just wide by Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

73'

Obadele Meite made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

74'

Ahmadu Kuti lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Dike Gbagho, Dike Gbagho controlled the ball when bringing it down before Abrefa Amodako could intercept.

Akinwunmi Izegbe blocked Dike Gbagho before Dike Gbagho tried to pass the ball.

75'

Lansana Achike twisted past Obadele Meite.

Lansana Achike tried to dart past Fanta Ikusegham but Fanta Ikusegham won the ball from Lansana Achike.

78'

Ahmadu Kuti tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Fanta Ikusegham intercepted the pass.

79'

Lansana Achike played a lovely ball for Boevi Lamptey, Fanta Ikusegham couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was curled in from Boevi Lamptey, Moshood Aladefa tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Anika Compaore climbed above Ahmadu Kuti, then headed the ball to safety.

80'

Obinna Okoye made a pass to Nkruma Yam้ogo, Nkruma Yam้ogo trapped the ball nicely before Abrefa Amodako could intercept.

Nkruma Yam้ogo tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Efuru Ubogu.

81'

Dike Gbagho attempted to lift the ball forward but Abrefa Amodako did well to spot and intercept the pass.

83'

Pass by Dike Gbagho to Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo, Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo latched onto the ball before Fodjour Jawara could cut it out.

Obadele Meite was outpaced by Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo.

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo made a good pass to Ahmadu Kuti, Fodjour Jawara couldn't reach it.

Ahmadu Kuti was able to make space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Akinwunmi Izegbe didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Afiba Ndiaye didn't move fast enough to save it ... Ahmadu Kuti scored a goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Benin City athletic 0 - 2 Abuja city

84'

Obadele Meite passed the ball to Fodjour Jawara, Fodjour Jawara picked up on the ball before Dike Gbagho could reach it.

Fodjour Jawara directed the ball to Abimbola Machem, Abimbola Machem took possession of the ball before Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo could reach it.

Abimbola Machem attempted a thunderous drive!. Tabansi Fanta wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Abimbola Machem ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

88'

Odinakachukwu Ouedraogo attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Fodjour Jawara cut it out.

90'

Fanta Ikusegham went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

End Match Benin City athletic 0 - 2 Abuja city