…As Afolabi secure first hat-trick of the tournament
By Demola Atobaba
Drama of defeat as Match Day 3 fixture between Odofin FC and Okeloro FC enters a dramatic and mouth-watering scoring lines and display of talents by the Odofin Boys whose performance are very impressive from Day one of the competition.
It was more than just a game; it was a total showdown as the Odofin Boys showcase the incredible talents that represent the future of our great community, Okemesi-Ekiti when it comes to sporting activities in the town.
In release made available to TopNews in Ado-Ekiti said, both teams took to the pitch with high energy and professional discipline, proving that football in Okemesi is reaching new heights as fans and sports enthusiasts could not even hold their joy.
This brilliant performance led us to a memory lane, the story of the match
Odofin FC, a club established just a few years ago, proved they are no longer the “new kids on the block as they displayed maturity with dignity on the pitch of football on Friday by sending signals to other teams in the competition to buckle up their bet in the remaining matches.”
After their impressive draw on Match Day 1 with an outstanding performance against the heavyweights boasted Odowo FC, they returned to the pitch on Friday to prove points, even more fire and tactical brilliance as they were exceptionally and outstanding throughout the game against their opponents; the Okeloro Boys.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Afolabi, who eventually became the Lionel Mercy of this world.
Afolabi, who after serving as the goalkeeper for Odowo FC for two consecutive years, his move to join Odofin FC last year has proven to be a masterstroke.
He wasn’t just a wall in the goal post, he was a force of nature across the entire pitch. In a performance that will be talked about for years, Afolabi secured the win for his side by scoring all three goals, thereby secured the first hat-trick of the tournament!
Okeloro FC, playing their first match of the competition, showed why they are a team to be respected. Despite the loss, their coordination and skill level were top-notch.
Though, they tried all the could to pushed the Odofin Boys to a limit and displayed a level of play that suggests they will be a major threat in their upcoming fixtures, but at last, the Odofin side them skills on the pitch.
It ended 3-1 in favour of Odofin FC with a clinical finishing and high energy that got the visitors disappointed on the dot of 90 minutes as Solomon Godwin netted a lone goal for Okeloro FC as consolation that all hope not yet lost.
It was truly a brave performance that won the hearts of the spectators amidst pomp and celebration with a high hope on the next encounter come monday.
