Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi lost out in the battle of wits against his counterpart from Ikorodu City in the Football League.
Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi faced another setback as his Lobi Stars team succumbed to a 4-2 defeat against Ikorodu City in a thrilling encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
The loss continues Amokachi's winless streak, leaving him and his squad searching for answers in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after the game on Monday.
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The match began with Ikorodu City taking an early lead. Salau Yusuf scored just two minutes in after a brilliant cross from Waliu.
Emmanuel Solomon doubled the advantage in the 19th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box, putting Lobi Stars on the back foot.
Despite being down 2-0 with halftime approaching, Lobi Stars fought back in remarkable style with two quick goals from Ifeanyi Assurance in stoppage time, levelling the score at 2-2.
However, the Oga Boys regained control shortly after the break when Alade Solomon headed home from a Harrison Austin cross in the 56th minute.
Just two minutes later, Rivio Ayemwenre added another for Ikorodu City with a beautiful curler, assisted again by Austin, his third assist of the match.
Amokachi made tactical substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide after going down by two goals, but his opposite number responded effectively with substitutions of his own, which proved decisive in securing Ikorodu City's victory.
The defeat marks Amokachi's third consecutive match without a win since taking charge of Lobi Stars, who replaced their hosts, who are out of the red zone for the first time, at the root of the table.
The pressure is mounting for the former Everton star as he seeks to turn around Lobi Stars' fortunes in the NPFL.