New Year Mega Lottery Nationwide League One: Kaduna United 0-2 Yoca Crocodiles

New Year Mega Lottery Nationwide League One: Kaduna United 0-2 Yoca Crocodiles

It was a perfect start for debutant Yoca Crocodiles in the opening fixture of the New year mega lottery Nation-wide League One decided this evening at the main bowl of the Ahmadu Bello stadium.

The first two scoring opportunities fell the way of the Kaduna united in the first 5 minutes of the explosive encounter, but lack of proper composure in front of goal denied them of taking the lead.

Yoca Crocodiles had their own scoring opportunity in the seventh minute through Buhari Sani but denied by Gabriel Ojo's superb save. Just before the half time break, Kaduna United Emerson Praise God beautiful goal bound effort was halted by the crossbar.

Yoca Crocodiles made their first substitution in the 52nd minute when Aminu Ismail was replaced by Kabiru A. Muhammad and it was the turning point for the Crocodiles as the pressure on Kaduna united FC defense line paid off in the 62nd minute when Obinna Jacob turned in Aliyu Sagau's powerful cross.

Lukman Ibrahim took the game beyond the reach of the home side in the 69th minute when he tapped in an empty net after Gabriel Ojo could only parry Sani Mohammad's cross. Kaduna united FC had the opportunity to halve the the deficit towards the closing period but were unlucky as Alhassan Umar's effort missed target by whiskers.

Coach Gambo Shanding was full of praise for his players as he commended their doggedness and determination to turn things around after the half time pep talk.

"I must commend my players doggedness and determination especially in the second half. We told them to calm down and play football. We noticed the lapses in our opponent's defense line and we told the players what to. They did just that and it's no surprise we scored 2 goals. We have 11 days to prepare for our next match and we will be ready for our opponent".