Ikorodu City assistant coach Washington Egor blamed a late loss of concentration after his side surrendered a lead to draw 2-2 with Inter Lagos in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

The Oga Boys looked on course for victory in Monday night’s matchday 12 fixture at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, after moving 2-1 ahead against their local rivals.

But Inter Lagos found an equaliser in stoppage time following a defensive error, leaving Ikorodu City to settle for a single point from a match they had appeared likely to win.

The decisive moment came when Ikorodu City defender Tomisin Adebayo tried to stop the ball from going out for a corner by keeping it in play on the goal line.

His intervention led to a scramble, and the loose ball fell to Inter Lagos forward Akinwale Oriyomi. He struck a superb volley into the net to bring the visitors level.

Ikorodu City goalkeeper Faisal Umar was unable to prevent the effort, as Inter Lagos celebrated a late equaliser and the points were shared.

Egor said his team’s failure to remain focused in the closing stages had cost them victory.

“What can we do? There was nothing else to do because we lost concentration towards the end of the game. The game came as a draw. I think with a point, we have to manage it,” he told the NPFL media.

The result leaves Ikorodu City to reflect on a missed opportunity after they had held the advantage until the final moments of the derby.

They will next prepare for a demanding away fixture against Enyimba as they return to league action.