President Federation Cup: 10-Man Inter Lagos Beat Ikorodu City, Advance To Quarter-Finals

President Federation Cup: 10-Man Inter Lagos Beat Ikorodu City, Advance To Quarter-Finals  

Precious Oham

A 10-man Inter Lagos defeated their city rivals, Ikorodu City 5-4 on penalties to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2024 President Federation Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The 'Lagos Derby' which was decided at the Akure Township Stadium ended 1-1 after regulation time. 

Ikorodu City had the numerical advantage as early as the 3rd minute when Ayomide Cole, who was clean through on goal was brought down by an Inter Lagos defender at the edge of the box and was given the marching order. 

The Oga Boys took the lead via Ayomide Cole in the 19th minute before Tony Obia scored the equaliser for Inter Lagos with a sumptuous effort in the 70th minute. 

Inter Lagos, under the tutelage of Gabriel Ezema, won 5-4 during the penalty shootout to advance to the last eight of the competition.