Kam Abioye Fall To Barca Kiddies In Ilorin Friendly

Kam Abioye hosted Barca Kiddies at Ilorin on 19 October 2025 in an 8-a-side friendly match that kicked off at 11:00am. The encounter stretched beyond the usual 90 minutes, including 14 minutes of extra time, with Barca Kiddies eventually prevailing 2-1 in a closely contested game.

Kam Abioye lined up in a 3-3-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Abdul Rahman Terminator on the right, Sir Musa centrally, and Itz Kabir on the left. The midfield trio consisted of Prof Jafar on the right, Abdul Basit in the centre, and Hot Pepper on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting attacks. Leading the line was Ronaldo Teslim as the lone striker, expected to spearhead Kam Abioye’s offensive efforts. The substitutes available were O.G Vendor, itz Bilal, Prof Idris, Mr White, Issa papa, Mendy Kasee, and Abdul Samad.

The match began with early defensive solidity from Kam Abioye. At just four minutes, Abdul Rahman Terminator made a crucial block to deny Barca Kiddies a clear chance, setting the tone for a competitive first half. Shortly after, goalkeeper Saleem was called into action at the fifth minute, demonstrating alertness to keep the visitors at bay.

Kam Abioye’s attacking intent was evident as Hot Pepper twice attempted to break the deadlock in the eighth minute, though both efforts failed to find the target. Prof Jafar followed up with a shot of his own a minute later, signalling Kam Abioye’s growing threat down the right flank.

The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when a well-worked team move culminated in Prof Jafar delivering a precise cross to Ronaldo Teslim, who finished from close range with his right foot. This goal rewarded Kam Abioye’s early pressure and gave them a deserved lead.

Hot Pepper continued to press forward and tested the opposition again in the 27th minute, keeping Barca Kiddies’ defence on alert. The visitors received a yellow card two minutes later, reflecting the physical nature of the contest.

As the first half neared its close, Itz Kabir launched an attempt on goal in the 39th minute, but the score remained 1-0 at half time.

Kam Abioye made a tactical substitution immediately after the break, replacing central defender Sir Musa with O.G Vendor to perhaps add fresh legs and defensive stability. Shortly after, in the 50th minute, two more changes were made: itz Bilal came on for striker Ronaldo Teslim, and Prof Idris replaced central midfielder Abdul Basit, signalling a shift in Kam Abioye’s approach.

Despite these adjustments, Barca Kiddies found an equaliser in the 66th minute, levelling the match and increasing the pressure on the home side.

Further substitutions followed as Mr White replaced left defender Itz Kabir in the 71st minute, and Issa papa came on for left midfielder Hot Pepper three minutes later. Kam Abioye continued to refresh their squad with Mendy Kasee taking over from right defender Abdul Rahman Terminator in the 76th minute, and Abdul Samad entering for right midfielder Prof Jafar in the 83rd minute.

The match extended into extra time, where Barca Kiddies struck again in the 96th minute to secure a 2-1 victory. Kam Abioye were unable to respond despite their numerous substitutions and tactical changes.

In summary, Kam Abioye showed promise with a well-structured 3-3-1 formation and an early goal from Ronaldo Teslim, but Barca Kiddies’ resilience and late goals ultimately decided the outcome in this friendly at Ilorin.