Kogi United began the new Nigeria National League, NNL season with an opening day 5-0 thumping of FC Yarmalight on Wednesday, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

The match played at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja had Osas Eghe score two late goals to cap up a wonderful evening for Kogi United.

Samson Timothy opened the lead for United inside first five minute when he shot past Yarmalight goalkeeper Muhammed Mubarak from set piece, after the keeper had surprisingly took a goalkick outside his box.

Head Coach of Kogi United, Tunde Abdulrahman who was excited with the result and performance of his boys said the club would build on the opening day result and craved for more motivation and support from government and management.

“You will expect me to be happy and excited about the result and how we played, I expected more but it’s just the first game, I have confidence in my boys that they do well in subsequent games.

“I believe we can go all the way without losing any game but that can only be achieved with more motivation and encouragement,” he said.