The first playoffs of the Nationwide League One, NLO 2024 season kicked off on Monday with three matches which saw Ottasolo FC, Kogi United and Ibom Youth ousted, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
FC Ebedei and Yoca Crocodile edged Ottasolo and Kogi United on penalties the while Cynosure FC pip Ibom Youth 1-0.
After a goalless affair at the Ibadan Stadium, the tie between Ebedei and Solo Boys moved to penalties which Ebedei won 7-6.
Sani Dan Bauchi opened score on 3 minute before Hussaini Abdullahi doubled the lead on 72 minute, but Tope Oyedeji and Chinedu Okafor scored on 89 minute and additional time to level matters for United.
Tega James's goal on the hour mark was all Cynosure FC needed to hand Ibom Youth their first defeat of the season which also ends their promotion pursuit.
On Thursday, Warinje FC will Police Barrett's FC at the Lafia City Stadium while Igbajo FC United will play Abraysport FC in Ado Ekiti as the first playoffs continue.
Uche Dozie