Kam Abioye vs barca kiddies
8 - 6
26 October 2025
Home friendly match played on 26 October 2025.
Kicked off at 12:00 PM
8-6
vs barca kiddies
Home friendly match
Kam Abioye hosted barca kiddies at Ilorin on 26 October 2025 in a pulsating 8-a-side friendly that kicked off at midday. The match extended beyond the usual 90 minutes, including 40 minutes of extra time, culminating in an 8-6 victory for Kam Abioye after a frenetic battle on the pitch.
Kam Abioye lined up in a 3-3-1 formation, deploying three defenders at the back: Abdul Rahman Terminator on the right, O.G Vendor centrally, and Abdul Afeez on the left. Their midfield trio consisted of Ronaldo Teslim on the right wing, Lil Messi centrally, and Hot Pepper on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and creating chances. Leading the line was itz Bilal as the lone striker, expected to spearhead attacks and convert opportunities. Between the sticks stood goalkeeper Mendy Kasee. The substitutes bench featured Mr White, itz Bakayoko, Sir Musa, Abdul Basit, Al Hassan, Issa papa, Easy Abdul, Gk Saleem, big J small, Prof Idris, and Prof Jafar.
The game burst into life early on when barca kiddies opened the scoring in the 7th minute, setting the tone for a high-scoring encounter. Kam Abioye responded swiftly through Ronaldo Teslim, who netted twice in quick succession, first in the 11th minute and again at the 20th, both times expertly assisted by Hot Pepper. The right midfielder’s clinical finishing was a testament to his sharpness in the final third.
Hot Pepper himself got on the scoresheet in the 31st minute, capitalising on a precise pass from itz Bilal to extend Kam Abioye’s lead. Despite this, barca kiddies pulled one back just before half-time in the 42nd minute, ensuring the contest remained finely poised at 3-2 heading into the break.
At half-time, Kam Abioye made a tactical switch, bringing on Mr White for left defender Abdul Afeez. Almost immediately after the interval, itz Bakayoko replaced Ronaldo Teslim on the right midfield, signalling a fresh approach in attack. The changes paid dividends as itz Bilal scored in the 46th minute, assisted by the new arrival itz Bakayoko, restoring a two-goal cushion.
The match’s intensity saw itz Bilal receive a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 50th minute, reflecting the physical edge of the contest. Kam Abioye continued to shuffle their squad with Sir Musa coming on for Abdul Rahman Terminator in the 55th minute and Abdul Basit replacing Lil Messi a minute later, aiming to maintain midfield control.
In the 62nd minute, Al Hassan replaced Hot Pepper on the left midfield, followed by Issa papa coming on for Al Hassan in the 85th minute. However, barca kiddies struck twice in quick succession at the 88th minute, scoring two goals to level the match at 5-5 and inject fresh drama into the closing stages of normal time.
Kam Abioye made further substitutions late on, with Easy Abdul replacing Mr White and Gk Saleem taking over from Mendy Kasee in goal at the 89th minute mark. Despite these changes, barca kiddies found the net again in the 90th minute, taking the lead for the first time since early in the match.
The closing moments of normal time saw Sir Musa cautioned with a yellow card, underscoring the mounting tension. Extra time began with barca kiddies scoring once more in the 96th minute, pushing their advantage to 7-5. Kam Abioye responded with a flurry of substitutions at the 99th and 100th minutes, introducing big J small, Prof Idris, and Prof Jafar while sending off Issa papa, itz Bakayoko, Easy Abdul, and Abdul Afeez.
The extra period witnessed a remarkable comeback from Kam Abioye as Prof Jafar opened their account in the 105th minute. Itz Bilal then took centre stage, scoring twice more in the 114th and 118th minutes, both times assisted by Prof Jafar, showcasing a lethal partnership in the dying stages.
Prof Idris capped the comeback with a goal in the 120th minute, again set up by Prof Jafar, sealing a dramatic 8-6 victory for Kam Abioye. The match was a thrilling display of attacking football, tactical adjustments, and resilience from the home side, who overcame a spirited barca kiddies to claim the win in this entertaining friendly.