-Olawoye Abiodun Scores Brace
Adeyemi Football Club showcased dominance as they secured a convincing 3-0 victory against De Pride FC on Monday in the Ibadan Football Council league qualifiers at Olubadan Stadium, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State.
Goals from Olawoye Abiodun in the 3rd and 64th minutes, along with Ajekiigbe Sunday’s contribution in the 13th minute, secured all the maximum points for the well-tutored side by Coach Drey.
Match Highlights:
In the 3rd minute, left-back, Ogundele Oluwadara, provided a beautiful assist to the versatile striker, Olawoye Abiodun, opening the scoresheet for Adeyemi FC.
With an early lead, Coach Drey’s side intensified their attacks, and Ajekiigbe Sunday took advantage of the opponent goalkeeper’s error to double the lead in the 13th minute. Adeyemi FC ended the first half with a 2-0 advantage.
Five minutes into the second half, a player from De Pride FC was sent off for a rough tackle against Muftau Faruq, giving Adeyemi FC total control in the midfield.
Ajekiigbe Sunday’s beautiful pass found Olawoye Abiodun, who scored his second goal of the match in the 64th minute, sealing the victory for Adeyemi FC.
Bello Opeyemi coordinated the defense effectively, ensuring Adeyemi FC secured 3 points without conceding.
Starting XI:
Quadri Ibrahim, Bello Opeyemi, Habeeb Olayiwola, Omole Adebusuyi, Ali Ayuba, Okeleke Victor, Muftau Faruq, Ogundele Oluwadara, Ajekiigbe Sunday, Abiola Joshua, Olawoye Abiodun
Substitutes:
⬆ Sheikh Sam, Bello Akeem, Abiodun Adeyemi, Gbadegeshin Afeez, Alabanla Hassan.
Unused:
Mustapha Yakub, Oni Oluwadamilare, Falana Olarewaju, Ayoola Lateef, Lawal Ayomide.
🟡 Cautions:
Omole Adebusuyi, Ali Ayuba, Ogundele Oluwadara, Olayiwola Habeeb.
Post-Match Reaction 🎙:
Head Coach, Kolawole Emmanuel 🗣: “I’m excited about today’s results because I have promised that we’ll step up in our next game. We won’t relax on this victory; we must step up again, win our next game, and seal the qualification ticket. We dedicate this victory to our President and our fans at home and abroad.”
Olusola Alabi
Media Officer
Adeyemi Football Club.
