The electric atmosphere was back for Day 2 of the Lagos Supremacy Cup, delivers high drama and late winners, also the participating teams delivered a spectacular display of football that thrilled fans and a contingent of 10 international scouts gathered at the Legacy Pitch.
Ikorodu City delivered the day’s first statement, showing no mercy in a decisive 3-0 thrashing of Dosu Joseph FC. The Oga Boys’ attack was spearheaded by a relentless trio: Samuel Ezekiel, Shittu Hameed, and Oladimeji Dada, who ensured their side claimed all three points with a commanding performance.
The clash between Broad City and Real Sapphire was an instant classic that truly lived up to its billing. Broad City initially seized a strong position as Istifanus Freedom and Ezugwu Uche struck to establish a two-goal cushion.
However, a moment of brilliance from Obi Emmanuel—a remarkable individual effort—halved the deficit, setting up a thrilling finale at 2-1. The drama peaked in the dying minutes when Promise Omenka delivered a last-gasp equalizer, forcing a dramatic 2-2 draw and salvaging a crucial point for Real Sapphire.
The third fixture was an intense, back-and-forth battle between 36 Lion and Mavlon. 36 Lion looked set to cruise after a clinical brace from Seun Lawal.
But the match turned on its head. Elisha Ephraim narrowed the gap, igniting a potential Mavlon comeback. The resurgence was completed when Sunday Emmanuel coolly converted his penalty rebound to level the score. Just when it seemed the spoils would be shared, late heartbreak struck Mavlon. Alex John emerged as the hero, netting the winning goal for 36 Lion in the final moments.
The marquee match of the day featured a heavyweight clash as defending champions Beyond Limits took on Tripple 44. The champions proved their pedigree, with Akinocho Merveille and Daniel Arierhi striking hard to secure a well-deserved and dominant 2-0 victory, keeping Beyond Limits’ perfect start to the tournament intact.
