ZIDAN FA 2 vs 2 TOSE COMMUNITY FC

Tose Community FC travelled to Odogbo Football Pitch on 9 September 2026 for a 4:30pm kick-off in a friendly away fixture against Zidan FA. The 70-minute contest, overseen by referee Coach Aubameyang, ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with both sides exchanging goals in an entertaining encounter.

Tose Community FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying Ogunbade Moyosore-Nicholas in goal. The defensive line consisted of Ajadi Lekan at right back, Akindoyeni Lekan and Ajadi Taiwo as central defenders, and Hassan Olamilekan operating at left back. In midfield, Idris Jamiu and Bello Abdullah formed the double pivot, tasked with both defensive cover and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, Johnson Sunday-Mattew took up the right attacking midfield role, Adesina Olamilekan-Basit played centrally as the attacking midfielder, and Abiade Awal-Olamilekan occupied the left attacking midfield position. Leading the line was striker Hassan Mubarak, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances. The bench included substitute Abdulraheem Abdulbashit-Babo, ready to influence the game if called upon.

From the outset, Tose Community FC sought to impose their structured 4-2-3-1 system, aiming to control possession through their midfield duo and create opportunities for Mubarak upfront. The full-backs, Ajadi Lekan and Hassan Olamilekan, were expected to provide width and support the attacking midfielders, while the central defenders focused on maintaining solidity at the back.

The breakthrough came in the 16th minute when Adesina Olamilekan-Basit fired home from outside the box following a neat team move. The goal was expertly set up by Bello Abdullah, who delivered a precise short pass to release the attacking midfielder into space. This early strike demonstrated Tose Community’s intent and fluidity in the final third.

However, Zidan FA responded swiftly just five minutes later with a fluke goal from outside the box that caught the Tose defence off guard. The unexpected strike levelled the scores and injected fresh urgency into the match.

Tose Community regained the lead in the 29th minute through Bello Abdullah, who finished clinically with his right foot after a short pass from striker Hassan Mubarak. This goal highlighted the effective link-up play between the forward and midfield, showcasing Tose’s attacking threat.

Yet, the visitors’ advantage was short-lived as Zidan FA equalised again in the 33rd minute with a close-range finish following a well-worked team move. The goal underscored the opponents’ resilience and ability to exploit spaces in the Tose defence.

The first half concluded at the 35-minute mark with the score locked at 2-2, reflecting a balanced and competitive contest.

In the second half, Tose Community made a tactical substitution in the 55th minute, bringing on Abdulraheem Abdulbashit-Babo for Idris Jamiu. This change aimed to refresh the midfield dynamics and provide additional impetus as the match progressed.

Despite efforts from both sides, neither team could find a decisive winner before the final whistle. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Tose Community FC demonstrating attacking prowess but also showing defensive vulnerabilities that Zidan FA capitalised upon.

Overall, the encounter at Odogbo Football Pitch was a compelling friendly that allowed Tose Community FC to test their 4-2-3-1 formation and individual talents against a determined Zidan FA side. The contributions of Adesina Olamilekan-Basit and Bello Abdullah were particularly noteworthy in Tose’s goal-scoring exploits.