From dazzling assists to dramatic penalties, Day 3 of the Lagos Liga delivered an unforgettable matchday, producing the highest goal tally so far. With three games yielding a total of 11 goals, two wins, and one draw in regulation time, the action-packed day left fans thrilled.
After an electrifying start to the competition, matchday 3 raised the bar with a spectacle of goals, including a stunning strike by Ahmad Abdulmunin that could easily earn a Puskás Award nomination. Meanwhile, one player’s phenomenal performance stole the spotlight as Wasiu Balogun racked up five assists in a single match—channeling the brilliance of playmakers like Mesut Özil.
Let’s dive into the highlights:
Dominant Force FC 2-1 Spiritual Movement FC
The day kicked off with a clash between two heavyweights, Dominant Force FC and Spiritual Movement FC. Both sides sought a strong start in the race for the ₦50 million cash prize.
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Ahmad Abdulmunin opened the scoring for Dominant Force with a sensational left-footed strike, a likely contender for Goal of the Tournament. Nwafor Nnamdi leveled the score for Spiritual Movement, but Raji Ola’s beautiful finish sealed the win for Dominant Force, securing all three regulation points.
Spiritual Movement bounced back during the penalty shootout, winning 3-1 to claim a consolation point and keep their hopes of advancing alive. The intensity of the encounter lived up to its billing as a battle of giants.
Primal Sporting 1-1 Tacha FC
Next up was Primal Sporting against Tacha FC. Hassan Abba’s thunderous left-footed strike gave Primal an early lead, but Tacha FC responded swiftly, equalizing before halftime.
Both teams pushed for a winner in the second half, but despite their best efforts, the match ended in a stalemate. A missed free-kick from Tacha’s Onyeka Destiny proved costly as the game moved to penalties.
Primal Sporting triumphed in the shootout, edging Tacha FC 3-2 to secure an additional point.
Koko FC 1-5 Krypton FC
As the final game of the day, Krypton FC produced the performance of the competition so far, demolishing Koko FC 5-1. Bouncing back from their 3-0 loss to Applebee FC on Saturday, Krypton FC’s victory was powered by an inspired Wasiu Balogun, who assisted all five goals and earned the well-deserved Man of the Match award.
Sefiu Rahmon scored a brace in the first half, giving Krypton a 2-0 lead. The second half saw Oladehinde Sheriff add another brace, while Koko FC’s Bakare Taiwo netted an own goal. Muhammad Jamil sealed the rout with a fifth goal in the 40th minute.
Krypton FC capped their dominant performance by winning the penalty shootout 4-3, securing all four available points and reigniting their hopes for the ultimate prize.
Moment of the Day
The standout moment belongs to Wasiu Balogun, whose five assists in a single game set a new benchmark for excellence. Even Mesut Özil and Kevin De Bruyne would applaud such an incredible feat.
Honorable mention goes to Ahmad Abdulmunin for his breathtaking goal, a highlight that will remain etched in Lagos Liga history.
Day 3 was a masterclass in football drama and skill—setting the stage for even more excitement in the games to come.
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