Sporting Lagos continued their spectacular push for promotion with a 2–0 away victory over Godswill Akpabio FC in Calabar, beginning the brand new yr on a robust word and retaining their place on the high of the Convention B desk, because of the versatile ahead Akanji Seun late win.
The Lagos-based aspect confirmed composure and intent from the opening minutes, controlling possession and dictating the rhythm of the encounter.
Their dominance paid off simply earlier than the break when Victor struck within the forty fifth minute, giving Sporting Lagos a vital lead heading into halftime.
Godswill Akpabio FC tried to reply within the second half, however Sporting Lagos remained disciplined defensively and affected person of their method.
The guests sealed the consequence late within the recreation as Akanji Seun discovered the again of the web within the eighty fifth minute, calmly ending to double the benefit and put the competition past doubt.
The victory additional strengthens Sporting Lagos’ grip on the summit of Convention B and reinforces their standing as robust contenders for a return to the Nigeria Skilled Soccer League (NPFL).
With consistency on the highway and rising confidence inside the squad, the membership’s promotion ambition continues to assemble momentum.
The win in Calabar additionally adopted a constructive finish to the earlier yr for Sporting Lagos. Akanji Seun had earlier performed a decisive function in a 2–1 residence victory in opposition to Ekiti United, scoring the match-winning objective to make sure the staff closed the yr on a excessive and in celebratory style.
That sequence of outcomes underlines Sporting Lagos’ resilience and attacking effectivity, with key gamers delivering at essential moments. Because the season progresses, the Lagos-based aspect seem well-positioned to maintain their title cost, with performances reflecting a transparent goal — a swift return to the NPFL.
With momentum firmly on their aspect, Sporting Lagos will now look to construct on this robust begin to the yr as Convention B motion intensifies.
