Team Delta has defeated the Flamingos 7-6 on penalties in the final of the women’s football event at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The thrilling encounter, which was played at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, saw Flamingos dominating the game, but were let down by their poor finishing.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the team Delta also put up a resolute display at the back, ensuring that they didn’t concede any goal.
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The game went straight into penalties after 90 minutes, with the Delta players keeping their nerves to go home with the ultimate prize.
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Earlier in the day, Hosts team, Ogun State, defeated Team Osun 2-0 to claim bronze medal.
Damilola Adeyanju and Itunuoluwa Odeyiola were on target for the hosts in the game.
