DOMINIC FOOTBALL ACADEMY 2 vs 2 NOTABLE NAIJA SC

Dominic Football Academy faced off against Notable Naija SC at Don Bonsco on the morning of 9 May 2026, with kick-off at 9:00am in a fiercely contested neutral cup match. After 80 minutes of regular time plus added injury time and an additional five minutes of extra time, the encounter ended in a 2-2 stalemate, leaving both sides to rue missed opportunities. The referee, Samuel Jumo, officiated with authority and control, earning high praise for his performance in front of a crowd of 441 spectators.

Dominic Football Academy lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying a solid back four comprising Awoyemi Favour at right back, Olasunboye Paul and Aremu Daniel as central defenders, and Moshud Samad on the left. In front of the defence, Ajani Seleem anchored the midfield in a holding role, tasked with breaking up opposition play and distributing the ball efficiently. Ahead of him, the two attacking midfielders were Alowonle Jamiu on the right and Adeoye David on the left, expected to provide creativity and support to the front three. The forward line featured Abidoye Emmanuel on the right wing, Olayiwola Selim as the central striker, and Olapade Khalid on the left wing, all charged with stretching the Notable Naija SC defence and converting chances. The goalkeeper duties were handled by Quadri O. The substitutes named on the bench were Miracle Hazard, John Precious, Adejumo Samad, Ogunlusi Opeyemi, and Adeyemi Abdullahi.

The match began with both sides probing cautiously, but it was Dominic Football Academy’s Olapade Khalid who was flagged offside in the 16th minute as he looked to break clear down the left flank. Four minutes later, Notable Naija SC capitalised on a defensive lapse to open the scoring, taking a 1-0 lead and putting the hosts under early pressure.

Dominic Football Academy’s response was hampered by a yellow card shown to right back Awoyemi Favour in the 26th minute, forcing him to be more cautious in his defensive duties. However, the home side found their rhythm as the first half progressed, culminating in a well-taken equaliser by striker Olayiwola Selim in the 38th minute. Selim’s close-range finish with his left foot restored parity just before the interval, setting up an intriguing second half.

At the half-time whistle, the score remained 1-1. The second period saw tactical adjustments from Dominic Football Academy, with Miracle Hazard introduced in place of Olapade Khalid in the 52nd minute to inject fresh energy on the left wing. Yet, Notable Naija SC regained the lead swiftly when they converted a direct free-kick in the 54th minute, demonstrating their set-piece prowess and putting Dominic Football Academy on the back foot once more.

Dominic Football Academy were forced into further changes shortly after, with John Precious replacing the injured Alowonle Jamiu on the right attacking midfield in the 59th minute. Just three minutes later, the yellow-carded Awoyemi Favour was substituted for Adejumo Samad, while goalkeeper Quadri O was also replaced by Ogunlusi Opeyemi, signalling a reshuffle aimed at stabilising the defensive unit.

The home side’s perseverance paid off in the 73rd minute when Ajani Seleem stepped up to convert a penalty with a composed right-footed finish from close range, bringing the score level at 2-2. This goal was crucial in keeping Dominic Football Academy in the contest and lifted the spirits of the players and fans alike.

As the match neared its conclusion, Adeyemi Abdullahi came on for Abidoye Emmanuel in the 80th minute, adding fresh legs to the forward line in a bid to find a late winner. Despite both sides pushing hard in the remaining minutes and the extra time period, neither could break the deadlock, resulting in a well-earned draw.

Ajani Seleem’s influential performance in midfield, combining defensive discipline with attacking threat, earned him the player of the match accolade. The encounter was a gripping display of competitive football, with Dominic Football Academy showing resilience and tactical flexibility against a determined Notable Naija SC side.