…….As Akogun Street Thrash Anuoluwuapo Street 4-1
Emmanuel Clement
Ejigbo, Lagos– The Ejigbo Street Soccer 3.0 tournament, sponsored by the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo LCDA,Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT),has produced another round of breathtaking football on Friday as Akogun Street and Chris Oladunmi Street booked their places in Sunday’s grand finale. 
It was a day of heartbreak and ecstasy, as favourites fell and underdogs rose.
The first semi-final between Segun Awolowo Street and Chris Oladunmi Street was a tactical war.
The first half ended goalless, with both teams showing great defensive discipline and cancelling each other out.
The game exploded in the second half. Just 3 minutes into the second half, Segun Awolowo Street broke the deadlock, sending their fans into rapture. But their joy was short-lived as Chris Oladunmi Street, the comeback kings of the tournament, equalized in the 7th minute of the second half.
The game became more intense, with chances at both ends, and before the final whistle, both sides scored again to make it 2-2 at full time.
The lottery of penalties followed. In a nerve-shredding shootout,Chris Oladunmi Street held their nerves to win 5-4,dumping the tournament favourites and marching into the final in dramatic fashion.
In the second semi-final,Akogun Street proved too hot to handle for Anuoluwuapo Street, thrashing them 4-1 in a one-sided masterclass.
Akogun came out with intent and purpose, racing to a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half that left Anuoluwuapo stunned.
The second half was even more ruthless, as Akogun extended the lead to 4-0, playing with flair, confidence and street swagger. Anuoluwuapo managed to pull one back late on, but it was too late
The stage is now set for a grand finale. The 3rd place match and the Final will take place on Sunday, October 25th by 3PM at Ilufunmi Street.
The grand finale promises to be a carnival as the sponsor, Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), will be live at the venue to cheer the finalists.
He will be joined by the Candidates for House of Representatives and House of Assembly, Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, Hon. Monsurudeen Oloyede Bello and Hon. Ladi Ajomale, alongside party leaders, stakeholders and football enthusiasts across Ejigbo.
Final:
Akogun Street vs Chris Oladunmi Street
3rd place
Segun Awolowo Street vs Anuoluwuapo Street
Those who attended the semifinals clash include the leader of the house,Hon Adebisi Sodiq,Hon Gabriel Sobande(leader of the house),Alhaji Taiwo (Chief of Staff),Hon Onadeko Damilola(CPS),Hon Abdusalam(Supervisor for Youths and Sports)Hon Adebanji Skinbaj(SSA to Gov on grassroot Sports) party leaders and various stakeholders.
