NPFL: Washington Egor Disappointed as Late Defensive Error Costs Ikorodu City Derby Victory

Ikorodu City FC assistant coach Washington Egor has expressed disappointment after his side surrendered a late lead to draw 2-2 with Inter Lagos in the Lagos Derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.

Sports247 reports that Egor was in charge of the Oga Boys as stand-in coach in the absence of head coach Bright Ozebagbe, who is away on international duty.

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Ikorodu City appeared on course to secure all three points after taking a 2-1 lead through Ayodeji Abayomi, who converted two penalties in the 59th and 63rd minutes.

However, Inter Lagos refused to give up and found a stoppage-time equaliser through Akinwale Oriyomi, capitalising on a defensive error to rescue a point for the visitors.

The late goal proved costly for Ikorodu City, who had worked hard to establish their advantage but failed to maintain their concentration in the closing stages.

Reacting to the outcome, Egor admitted that his players lost focus towards the end of the encounter, allowing their city rivals to snatch a share of the points.

“Very bad. We lost concentration towards the end of the game. We have nothing to do,” Egor said in his post-match reaction.

The assistant coach’s comments reflected the frustration within the Ikorodu City camp after conceding so late in a derby that offered them an opportunity to claim maximum points in front of their supporters.

For Inter Lagos, Oriyomi’s late intervention ensured they avoided defeat after falling behind, while Ikorodu City were left to reflect on a missed opportunity.

The result underlined the fine margins in the NPFL, where concentration and defensive discipline until the final whistle can determine whether a team secures victory or settles for a draw.

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