MFM FC 1-0 Remo Stars FC: Odey grabs 7th goal

Stephen Odey's 15th minute well taken spot kick gave Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club a 1-0 win triumph over Remo Stars FC in Sunday's Matchday 12 fixture of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) decided at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

The exciting Southwest derby lived up to expectations as both teams entertained their avid fans with great display of the round lethal game.

Both teams began the entertaining match on a remarkable note stringing passes together with excellent performances. The host won the first free kick of the game after three minutes of exchange in a promising position following an infringement on Sikiru Olatunbosun but Remo's goalkeeper David Walbe pulled a save from Onuwa Chukwuka well taken free kick.

The 14th minute of the proceeding witnessed a defining moment for MFM FC, as the league top scorer Stephen Odey was brought down by Remo Stars goalkeeper when he was about to latch onto to a pass from Olatunbosun. The referee signaled a spot kick and Odey converted it well as he increased his goals to seven from eight league matches.

Few minutes after the opener, Ekene Awazie and Oche Salefu of Remo Stars combined well to get the equalizer but MFM FC's goalkeeper Ospino Egbe denied the visitors with a brilliant save.

The Sky Blue Stars goalkeeper, Walbe David sustained an injury in the 40th minute of the encounter and he was replaced with Chizoba Ndukwe. The Lagos-based team had a chance to double the lead two minutes before the end of the first half as Olatunbosun took advantage of Chizoba's error but his effort hit the cross bar.

The second 45 minutes of the match saw both sides creating chances but they failed to make their effort count in front of goal. Fatai Osho's men won the first free kick of the second half in a vital position but Oche's effort went wide. Odey had a glorious chance to increase his side's lead in the 71st minute but Chizoba pulled another sublime save to keep the scoreline intact.

MFM FC claimed the maximum points as they extended their fine home form with their fifth home victory.

Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his wards still occupy the 4th position on NPFL table with 19 points from 10 league matches.