On 26 September 2025, Goal Diggers FC travelled to Tree Club Park to face Dominion FC in a pulsating league encounter that kicked off at 3:30pm. The visitors emerged victorious with a 4-3 scoreline after a fiercely contested 90 minutes plus injury time, securing all three points on the road.
Goal Diggers FC lined up in a classic 4-3-3 formation, deploying Enuiyin Olasunkanmi in goal. The defensive line consisted of Joseph Ayomide at right back, Atanda Bobby and Aliu Taofeek as central defenders, and Oyeniran Emmanuel on the left. The midfield trio featured Ibrahim Hassan on the right, Olatunji Adeniyi centrally, and Aremu Feranmi on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the attack. Up front, the forward line was spearheaded by Eme Asuquo as the central striker, flanked by Mukaila Mubarak on the right and Richard Adetunji on the left. This setup was designed to provide width and creativity in attack while maintaining a solid defensive base. The substitutes named on the bench were Hammed Oriola, Ganiyu Olumide, Titus Oluwatimilehin, Eze Israel, Akande Emmanuel, Anthony Ufoh, Victor Oluwaseyi, and Soretire Peter.
The match began with an early setback for Goal Diggers as Aremu Feranmi was forced off due to injury in the 20th minute, making way for Hammed Oriola. However, the substitute quickly made his mark by scoring just three minutes later, giving Goal Diggers an early lead and a boost of confidence.
Momentum continued to build for the visitors as Joseph Ayomide doubled the advantage in the 30th minute, converting a precise assist from Ibrahim Hassan. The right defender’s goal was a testament to his attacking instincts and ability to join forward play effectively. Five minutes later, Eme Asuquo extended the lead to 3-0, again assisted by Ibrahim Hassan, who was proving to be a key creative force from midfield.
Dominion FC responded with increased urgency, and Goal Diggers suffered another injury blow just before half-time when central defender Aliu Taofeek was replaced by Ganiyu Olumide in the 42nd minute. The first half concluded with Goal Diggers holding a commanding 3-0 lead.
The second half saw Dominion FC pull one back in the 50th minute, signalling their intent to fight back. Goal Diggers made a tactical change in the 58th minute, bringing on Titus Oluwatimilehin for Olatunji Adeniyi in midfield to refresh the engine room. This substitution paid dividends almost immediately as Titus provided the assist for Richard Adetunji’s goal in the 60th minute, restoring the three-goal cushion.
The visitors then made a flurry of substitutions between the 62nd and 63rd minutes, with Eze Israel replacing Joseph Ayomide, Akande Emmanuel coming on for Mukaila Mubarak, and Anthony Ufoh taking over from Atanda Bobby, signalling a shift to maintain energy and defensive solidity in the closing stages.
Dominion FC’s resilience was rewarded in the 65th minute when an unfortunate own goal, headed in from close range off a delivery by Ganiyu Olumide, reduced the deficit to 4-2. The visitors then made further changes with Victor Oluwaseyi replacing Oyeniran Emmanuel in the 71st minute and Soretire Peter coming on for the tiring Eme Asuquo in the 77th minute.
Dominion FC continued to press and were awarded a direct free-kick in the 83rd minute, which they expertly converted to make it 4-3, setting up a nervy finale. Despite intense pressure, Goal Diggers held firm to secure a memorable away victory.
This thrilling encounter showcased Goal Diggers FC’s attacking prowess and resilience in the face of injuries and a late fightback from Dominion FC. The tactical flexibility and timely substitutions played a crucial role in managing the game and ultimately securing the three points on the road.
