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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 se...

Ikole Unleashes Goal Storm as Oyebode Cup Opens with 21-Goal Frenzy IKOLE LFC STARTING XI The 2025 Professor Akin Oyebode Cup burst into life at the refurbished Ikole Township Stadium as football fans were treated to a breathtaking opening day that produced an astonishing 21 goals from four matches. Home side Ikole LFC youth team set the early pace with a commanding 5-0 victory over Moba LFC youth team, delighting the crowd with sharp passing, relentless pressure, and clinical finishing from start to finish. IREPODUN STARTING XI  The most ruthless display came from Irepodun Ifelodun LFC youth team, who tore Ilejemeje LFC youth team apart in a stunning 7-0 rout that showcased pace, precision, and an appetite for goals rarely seen at this level. Gbonyin Aiyekire LFC youth team also joined the avalanche with a convincing 5-0 triumph over Emure LFC youth team, as the match followed the day’s familiar script of dominance and unchallenged attacking play. GBONYIN STARTING XI  Th...