The University of Ibadan Pioneers secured a 2-0 victory over Lagos State University Blazers to secure qualification into the Round of 16 of the Higher Institution Football League on Thursday.
UI headed into the encounter on the back of two consecutive stalemates with Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) Stars and Lead City University Gladiators.
Knowing they needed a win to secure their place in the knockout stage, UI took the game to their visitors and secured victory with goals from Oladieji Abdumalik and Alabi Salam.
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The Ibadan-based team started the encounter on the front foot when Ebuje Onuche was played through on goal in the 20th minute but the forward failed to hit the target.