Kogi yesterday progressed to set-up a final clash with Taraba after recovering from a goal deficit to beat Bauchi 2-1 in the semi-final of the YSFON President Unity Cup U-17 boys Soccer Championship in Lokoja on Saturday.
Bauchi secured an early lead via set-pieces but Kogi showed its desperation to win the tournament with a reply from attacker Abraham Solomon before the stroke of half time.
Kogi resumed the second half with huge hopes but disappointments almost wreck the nerves of its supporters following barrage of half chances left unconverted in front of goal.
Interesting to note that less-conceding goal keeper of the tournament, Godwin Tale was on holiday in most period of the game as Kogi kept the Bauchi boys in the own half.
However, the moment arrived when Ademola Rilwan curved in a free-kick from 25 yards out in the 83rd minutes to provide the much awaited winner in the second half to ensure the hosts, Kogi at the end of regulation time advanced to the final.
The age-grade football tournament which is its 10th edition is hosted and sponsored by Kogi State and governor, Captain Idris Wada respectively.
Kogi who are with ambition to host and win will lock horns with group stage prey, Taraba in the finals billed for Monday, 23rd December, 2013.
It would be recalled that Kogi earlier defeated finalists, Taraba 2-0 in the preliminary stage courtesy of highest goals scorer hopeful, Alhassan Sanusi with three goals in his bag.
