It was a dominant game for Kogi United who could have scored more having produced more chances.
The Wada Boys wasted the first opportunity to take the lead in the 34th minutes after Ebenezer Odeyemi sent wide a spot kick, but were not perturbed as they kept pressing for more chances until they deservedly took the lead in the last minute of half time as Maiyaki Ismail headed in Afolabi Abiodun's free kick.
The home side started the second half as they ended the first with their blistering skills and cohesiveness. That eventually paid off within three of restart when Ebenezer Odeyemi redeemed himself with a well taken lobbed shot to make the scoreline 2-0 for Kogi United.
Other hopes of increasing the tally for Kogi United proved abortive as Coach Bernard Ogbe led Mighty Jets did not allow them to let in more goals.
Chairman of the Confluence State Club, Mallam Abdul Adama who commended the boys for the victory, refused to be carried away as the club is yet to transform their home form to get results on the road. But believed in the abilities of players and coaches in his team.
“It was a good match as you can see, we could have score more today with those chances created, but we failed to convert them. I am not too happy because I expected more than this, but we will still keep supporting the team and believe in the boys until the job is done," echoed Mallam Adama.
Coach Bernard Ogbe of Mighty Jets however noted that Kogi United were tactically disciplined and they neutralized his approach to the game.
“I felt bad because we lost heavily, the Kogi boys were better tactical and determined, they didn't allow us to replicate our usual tactical approach.
“They are mobile and disciplined. It's a set back for a team like us, but we will keep fighting as the battle is a long race,” he told SL10 in Lokoja.
Kogi United have now garnered nine points from a possible 18, and will next face Nigeria Prisons FC in their next game.
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