Akeem Taofeek goal in the 48th minutes was Prince Kazeem Eletu Football Club needed in the second half to defeat their oppenents,Middlewell Football Club of Lagos Island in the Lagos City Cup which begins today at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena formally known as Onikan Stadium.
The Lagos City Cup whick kicked off today is organised by Ikorodu City Football Club in collaboration with FC Barcelona and Saint Jude Football Club.
Prince Kazzem Eletu who were drawn in group A gave a good account of themselves as they defeated their oppenents 2-1 in an encounter watched by hundred of football fans.
Chinedu Emmanuel opened the goal account for Eletu boys who were in control of the game in the first half.
The second half was more tougher for Eletu boys who allowed their opponents to pile pressure on them.Middlewell who enjoyed home support raised their game as their effort was rewarded in the early second half through Oladele Daniel.
Their equaliser changed the face of the game as both teams were delighted to watch in their performance.
Some minutes to end the game, Eletu player,Taofeek fired a shot at the close range to give Eletu hard fought victory.
The victory earned Eletu to top the group a after Box 2 Box played barren draw with Dominion Hotspurs.
Eletu Coach, Isreal Adegolu after the match said he was not impressed with the team’s performance but noted that their next match against Dominion Hotspurs would be better.
“I am not fully impressed with our performance especially in the first half.We were in control of the game in the first half and we supposed to score more goals unfortunately we could not take our chances.I am happy that we secured the three points but in terms of performance, my boys still need to work hard,”he said.