NPFL: Sporting thrash Inter 3-0 in Lagos derby
Sporting Lagos claimed bragging rights in the first NPFL Lagos derby since 2016, thrashing Inter Lagos 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-sporting-thrash-inter-3-0-in-lagos-derby/
Sporting Lagos secured their first victory of the season and claimed the bragging rights in the first Lagos derby of the Nigeria Premier Football League since 2016 by thrashing Inter Lagos 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. The Nigerian football league witnessed the return of the Lagos derby after a 10-year absence. Sporting's Aliyu Baba, Sodiq Ayoade, and Valentine Ogwu all found the back of the net, with Ayoade opening the scoring in the seventh minute, Aliyu doubling the lead in the 59th minute, and Ogwu completing the rout in stoppage time in the 92nd minute.
This victory marked the end of Inter Lagos' unbeaten start. Elsewhere, Barau FC moved up to second in the standings with a 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees, while Rivers United were eliminated from the CAF Champions League.
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