VITAL FA 2 vs 4 DOMINIC FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Dominic Football Academy travelled to Ibadan to face Vital FA in a friendly 11-a-side match on 16 April 2026, kicking off at midday. The encounter ended in a thrilling 4-2 victory for Dominic Football Academy after 90 minutes plus five minutes of added time. The match was officiated by referee Michael, who maintained control throughout the game in front of a crowd of 253 spectators.

Dominic Football Academy lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying Oladipupo Emmanuel in goal. The defensive line consisted of Olasunboye Paul at right back, Ajani Seleem and Aremu Daniel as central defenders, and Moshud Samad covering the left-back position. Sitting just ahead of the defence was Awoyemi Favour as the holding central midfielder. Ahead of him, Adeyemi Abdullahi operated on the right attacking midfield flank, with Miracle Hazard on the left. The front three featured Abidoye Emmanuel on the right wing, Seleem Sulaiman leading the line as the central striker, and Olapade Khalid on the left forward role. On the bench, Olayiwola Selim was named as the sole substitute.

From the outset, Dominic Football Academy showed attacking intent. The breakthrough came in the 15th minute when Miracle Hazard delivered a precise short pass from outside the box to Olapade Khalid, who expertly finished inside the area with his right foot to open the scoring. Vital FA responded with determination and levelled the match in the 26th minute through a well-struck effort from outside the area, leaving Emmanuel in goal with no chance.

The first half ended with the score locked at 1-1, setting up an intriguing second period. Early in the second half, Dominic Football Academy regained the lead in the 54th minute. Olapade Khalid once again played a pivotal role, this time providing an assist to Seleem Sulaiman, who converted a close-range finish with his right foot inside the box. Vital FA were quick to respond and equalised again in the 60th minute, making it 2-2 and intensifying the contest.

Tactical changes followed shortly after, with Olayiwola Selim replacing Seleem Sulaiman in the 68th minute to inject fresh energy into the attack. The substitution paid immediate dividends as Selim assisted Abidoye Emmanuel to restore Dominic Football Academy’s lead at the same minute. The visitors continued to press and extended their advantage in the 83rd minute when Olayiwola Selim himself found the net, securing a 4-2 lead that would prove decisive.

Dominic Football Academy’s attacking trio were instrumental throughout the match, with Olapade Khalid’s influence particularly notable, earning him the player of the match accolade. His ability to both score and create goals was crucial in breaking down Vital FA’s defence. The defensive unit, marshalled by Ajani Seleem and Aremu Daniel, managed to hold firm during critical phases, while Emmanuel Oladipupo’s goalkeeping provided a reliable last line of defence.

In a spirited encounter, Dominic Football Academy demonstrated tactical discipline and attacking flair to claim a deserved victory on the road. The 4-2 scoreline reflected a match of high tempo and quality, with both sides showing moments of promise but Dominic Football Academy ultimately prevailing through clinical finishing and effective substitutions.