In an electrifying Academia Junior Championship match, Sportelletual surrendered a two-goal advantage as Alimi Skills mounted a spirited comeback to secure a 2-2 draw.
The match began with Sportelletual asserting their dominance, taking the lead through Micheal Akinmosin’s strike. They appeared to be cruising when Okpo Precious doubled their advantage, putting them firmly in control of the encounter.
However, Alimi Skills showed remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. The comeback began when Ajayi Taiwo found the back of the net, breathing new life into his team’s hopes. The revival was complete when captain Alaba Bello stepped up to level the scores, sending their supporters into jubilation.
Despite the impressive fightback, Bello remained critical of his team’s overall performance. “We didn’t play our best even though we came back from two goals down,” the captain admitted after the match.
Meanwhile, Sportelletual’s coach attributed the collapse to a loss of focus against familiar opposition. “We lost concentration against a team we know well,” he stated while expressing confidence in his squad’s ability to bounce back in their upcoming fixture against Right to Smile.
The Academia Junior Championship continues to deliver exciting matches and showcase impressive young talent, with this dramatic draw adding another thrilling chapter to the tournament’s story.
It is important to note that Sportelletual’s goal keeper Faruq Abbah prevented the ultimate comeback through his fantastic performance.
