Kwara Football Academy Edge KASAM FA In Thrilling Encounter

KASAM FA faced off against Kwara Football Academy in a gripping league neutral match held at the Ilorin venue on 8 May 2025, kicking off at 10:00 am. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-1 in favour of the opponents, leaving KASAM FA to reflect on missed opportunities and a late surge from their rivals.

KASAM FA adopted a 4-3-3 formation, which saw Owube Emmanuel stationed as the goalkeeper. The defensive line comprised Oladejo Fathiu on the right, Shittu Wahab and Makinde Segun as central defenders, and Ameh Praise on the left. In midfield, Hassan Afeez operated on the right, Uthman Abubakar took up a central role, and Iorshase Solomon was positioned on the left. Up front, Babatunde Taiwo led the line as a right forward, with Ekot McDonald as the central striker and Kolawole Opeyemi on the left forward position. This setup was designed to provide width and attacking options while maintaining a solid defensive structure. The substitutes for KASAM FA included Ridwan Yunusa and Eni Boluwatife.

The match began with an early setback for KASAM FA as Kwara Football Academy struck first, scoring a goal in the 10th minute. This early blow forced KASAM FA to regroup and push forward in search of an equaliser. In the 23rd minute, Hassan Afeez came close to levelling the score but saw his attempt saved by the opposing goalkeeper. Just three minutes later, Ameh Praise had a chance to make an impact but his effort sailed high over the bar, further frustrating KASAM FA's attempts to find the net.

As the first half drew to a close, KASAM FA made a tactical substitution in the 43rd minute, bringing on Ridwan Yunusa for Babatunde Taiwo, aiming to inject fresh energy into their attack. The half-time whistle blew shortly after, with KASAM FA trailing 1-0.

The second half began with renewed vigour for KASAM FA, and they found their equaliser in the 52nd minute. Kolawole Opeyemi scored a well-timed goal, expertly assisted by Oladejo Fathiu with a long pass, which Opeyemi converted with his left foot. This goal reignited hopes for KASAM FA as they sought to take control of the match.

However, the momentum shifted once again as the match progressed. In the 65th minute, Owube Emmanuel made a crucial save, showcasing his goalkeeping skills and keeping KASAM FA in the game. Despite their efforts, the opponents managed to find the back of the net again in the dying moments of the match, scoring their second goal in the 93rd minute, which proved to be the decisive blow.

As the match entered stoppage time, KASAM FA's Ameh Praise received a second yellow card in the 94th minute, resulting in a red card that left his team with ten men. This dismissal capped a challenging day for KASAM FA, who were left to ponder what might have been after a spirited performance that ultimately fell short against Kwara Football Academy.