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Gateway United kept their hopes alive for picking the NNL playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over rivals Inter Lagos FC at MKO Abiola International Stadium.

 The team, led by Samson Omiponle, remains unbeaten in seven games, securing four consecutive home wins, and has amassed 22 points, trailing the table topper Osun United by four points.

The outgoing Head of Service in the state, Mr. Kola Peter Fagbohun, performed the ceremonial kickoff. Right from the start, Gateway United showed attacking intent, with Samuel Christian attempting a long-range effort. Stand-in captain Ediddon Adrian also had a chance, hitting the crossbar with a half-volley, while Wasiu Falolu narrowly missed the target with a low shot.

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In the 45^th  minute, Odusina Sunkanmi broke the deadlock with a precise low volley. Thirteen minutes into the second half, Babatunde Taofeek was fouled in the opponents’ box, resulting in a penalty which Ediddon Adrian calmly converted to double Gateway United’s lead.

With 10 minutes remaining, Akinola Wale pulled one back for the visitors with a header, but Oladeji Joshua ensured the scoreline remained the same by saving a free kick.

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Coach Samson Omiponle praised his team’s character, resilience, and grit, expressing excitement and confidence in their ability to secure a playoff spot.

He said his boys are ready to pick the maximum points in Uyo. “We would play One Rocket on Sunday. They robbed us of three points in the first leg at home. We will reclaim those points in Uyo.”

Gateway United unleashed a second-half onslaught to secure a dominant win over Warri Wolves at MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta in Matchday 13 of the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League campaign.

Keeping their lineup unchanged from the previous draw against Solution FC in Anambra, the team entered halftime with the score tied.

But after an electrifying pep talk from coach Samson Omiponle, the players came out firing. Five minutes into the second half, Odusina Sunkanmi latched onto a tantalizing cross from Babatunde Damilare to break the deadlock.

 Moments later, Babatunde Taofeek mesmerized the Warri Wolves’ defense with his skillful footwork, calmly finishing to extend the lead. The provider turned scorer as Damilare Babatunde capitalized on a goalkeeper’s spill to increase the advantage to a 3 goal lead.

With just 12 minutes remaining, Falolu Wasiu added the cherry on top with a breathtaking free-kick from 25 yards out, aiming for the top corner.

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With this commanding performance, Gateway United extends their unbeaten streak to five  games.

Gateway United will next be on the road against Trade Safe at Mobolaji Stadium on Saturday, 16th  March 16.

Meanwhile, coach Samson Omiponle  was enthusiastic  with the victoy, adding there’s more to come from his side.

“An emphatic win it was. I said it in Anambra that we would consolidate on the draw. The boys executed the game plan well enough particularly in the second half,” he said. “We are away next in Lagos. We will double our efforts. Our plan is to keep winning. There’s definitely more to come. We will repay the confidence reposed in us.”