WATCH: An incredible strike - Emmanuel Okoro scores stunning goal as LASU defeat FUOYE in FASU GAMES

Emmanuel Okoro scored an incredible goal as Lagos State University (LASU) men's football team bounced back from a draw in their first match at the 11th All Africa University Games to defeat Federal University Oye Ekiti 2-1.

In the match played at the LASU Sports Center, Ojo, Okoro Emmanuel opened the scoring for LASU in the 10th minute with a powerful volley.

Teniola Samuel equalised for Federal University Oye Ekiti in the 38th minute after a goalmouth scramble.

The second half saw both teams battle for the winning goal, but it was Aiyeni Elijah's late strike that secured the victory for LASU.

After his incredible performance, the student-athlete nicknamed Vardy confirmed that he had learned from Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Today is a great day for me, the goal was just my instinct immediately i got the pass i just had to decide what to do with the ball. I am been following Ronaldo and i am happy to model my game after him because learning from the best gives me the best performance," he said.

Kenyatta University leads Group A with four points, tied with LASU but ahead on goal difference. FUOYE is in third place, followed by the University of Ghana.

LASU will battle the University of Ghana in the last game of the group stage on Tuesday.