The two teams tried to cancel out each other before the regulation time but there was nothing to separate them until penalty was used to decide the maiden champions. Smart City proved to more precise in the penalty shootout winning by 5-4.

Earlier, 36 Lion narrowly lost the third place match to Ikorodu City via penalty shootouts too after both teams failed to score any goal during the regulation period.

Despite the heroics of 36 Lion goalkeeper, Samuel Oriola who saved two of Ikorodu City’s spot kicks to take the penalties to sudden death, the latter still triumphed 3-2 after NPFL La Liga U15 Promises graduate Sulaimon Lawal blasted the decisive spot kick beyond the Lions’ goalie’s gaping hands.

The exhibition match between Community Team and Family Team ended 1-1.

It was a fantastic and thrilling end to the first edition of the Jagaban Cup which drew out over 7000 Lagosians to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

The tournament was organised to galvanize support for All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the frontline candidate for the 2023 Presidential Election and the tournament has delivered on Its promises and even exceeded expectations.

The tournament was packaged by 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports Management and Lagos Enigma.

Ahead of Nigeria National League Match Day 5 clash with another South West NNL debutant, Ikorodu City FC, Osun Utd pacy winger has demanded for resilience and focus going into all important duel.

Having lost two away games so far, Omoluabi Giants hope to bounce back when the ‘Believe and Achieve’ side welcome ‘Oga Boys’ from Lagos. Still basking in the euphoria of their slim win over Gateway FC during the weekend courtesy of Ganiyu Adewara’s ferocious set piece, Obafemi Awolowo’s Pitch in lle-lfe, the adopted home of Osun Utd., will come alive again by tomorrow.

In its first midweek game this season, Omoluabi Giants are focused to seal maximum points for third time at home this season according to Pelumi Olaoluwa, one of the youngest lads in the squad.

The Olansile FA graduate believes the level of developments occasioned by Coach Tunji Baruwa’s tactical philosophy is highly commendable and he should be supported by all and sundry.

“My thoughts about tomorrow’s game is to try our possible best and get all the three points.

“I can actually say the government is really trying to motivate the players, but there’s room for improvements.

“The supporters are also trying their best at our home games, but we’re missing their huge presence in away games. We are really banking on their support in achieving together this season.

” My expectations is to try all we can do to make sure the team gain promotion this season. Kudos to the coach, for believing in me, I always try to learn from him everyday. The most important thing is to play to the coach instructions. As a team, the experienced colleagues are making us feel comfortable on and off the pitch.” Enterprising Olaoluwa who had the opportunity of being listed in starting lineup of every game this season informed.

Referee Ukasonaya Christian from Imo will be at the centre as he will be supported by compatriots from Ebonyi, Elom Joseph and lgwe Faith. The Kick off is 4pm as match updates return on the club’s media channels (FB: Osun United FC; Twitter: Osun United_)