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Fierce Battles Ahead as Oyebode Cup Resumes


Goal Rush Gives Way to Tactical Battles as Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup Enters Round Two



The Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup continues on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22, with Round Two fixtures expected to raise the tempo after an explosive opening round that produced heavy wins and individual brilliance across groups.

With early lessons drawn from Round One, teams are expected to adopt sharper tactical approaches as competition for points intensifies and qualification ambitions begin to take clearer shape.

One of the standout fixtures pitches Ikole Youth Team against Ekiti East Youth Team, as Ikole’s free-scoring attack, inspired by hat-trick hero Adewumi Isaiah, comes up against an Ekiti East side known for resilience and organisation.

Ekiti East, who settled for a 2-2 draw in their opening game, will lean on central defender Ojo Ayomide—one of the tournament’s early standouts—to contain Ikole’s forwards and possibly snatch a crucial result.

Another mouth-watering encounter sees Gbonyin/Aiyekire lock horns with Irepodun/Ifelodun in a clash that could determine early leadership of their group following dominant Round One performances by both teams.

Gbonyin/Aiyekire cruised to a 5-0 victory in their opener, while Irepodun/Ifelodun announced their title credentials with an emphatic 7-0 triumph, setting up a contest rich in rivalry and attacking promise.

Attention will also focus on joint top scorers Ajisola Olasunkanmi of Aiyekire and Adetayo Funsho of Irepodun/Ifelodun, both on four goals, as their duel may influence not just the match outcome but the early race for the Golden Boot.

In Group C, defending champions face a stern test against Ikere Ekiti, with both sides coming off opening-round victories and aware that another win could hand them early control of the group.

With pride, points and progression at stake, Round Two is expected to deliver intensity, skill and drama as the tournament continues to spotlight emerging football talent across Ekiti State.

All matches in the ongoing Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup will take place at the refurbished Ikole Township Stadium, while fans and supporters are advised to follow live scores and team updates for their respective sides via the SofaScore platform.

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