David Onuche orchestrates Applebee’s seven-goal demolition of D’Banj’s Koko FC

Recap

Lagos Liga 2024 Group A

Campos Memorial Mini Stadium

December 14, 2024, 5:00 PM

Koko FC

Applebee FC

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Preview

Applebee confirmed their place in the quarterfinals of the Lagos Liga with a commanding 7-0 victory over Koko FC in the final match of Group A at the Campos Memorial Mini Stadium on Saturday, 14 December 2024.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Both sides started cautiously, probing for openings. Applebee struck first in the 4th minute through a well-taken free kick by centre-half Favour Anieke, whose effort flew past Koko FC goalkeeper Ogundipe Emmanuel into the back of the net.

Koko almost responded in the 8th minute when Kayode Adedeji chested down a pass before firing a shot, but his effort failed to trouble Applebee goalkeeper Eneh Samuel. Applebee doubled their lead in the 11th minute as Famous Adewale tapped in from close range following a fine buildup play orchestrated by David Onuche.

Two minutes later, Precious Ogunyase made it 3-0 with a long-range strike after another assist from Onuche. Koko’s goalkeeper was called into action again in the 16th minute, making a crucial save to deny Onuche from adding to the tally.

Anieke, who had already scored, came close again before finally adding his second in the 20th minute with a stunning shot from the edge of the box, once again assisted by Onuche.

Applebee maintained their attacking momentum, and in the 29th minute, Obani increased the scoreline to 5-0 after weaving past Koko defenders before slotting the ball into the left corner. Onuche provided yet another assist, bringing his tally to three.

Adewale scored his second of the match in the 35th minute to make it 6-0. In the final minute of the game, Michael Tomisona completed the rout, finishing off a pass from Onuche, who had made a driving run from defence. Onuche ended the game with four assists.

Applebee then won the post-match penalty shootout 2-0, extending their lead at the top of group A and securing their place in the quarterfinals of the inaugural Lagos Liga tournament.

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