KASAM FA Triumph Over Unicorn FC In Thrilling Encounter

KASAM FA faced off against Unicorn FC in a gripping league neutral match held at the Ilorin venue on 29 April 2025, with the home side emerging victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. The match kicked off at 10:00 am, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two teams.

KASAM FA adopted a 4-3-3 formation, which saw Kolade Ridwan stationed in goal, flanked by a solid backline consisting of Abilawon Roqeeb on the right, Shittu Wahab and Makinde Segun in central defence, and Ameh Praise on the left. The midfield trio comprised Iorshase Solomon on the right, Oladejo Fathiu in the centre, and Hassan Afeez on the left, providing both defensive cover and attacking support. Up front, the attacking trio featured Muhammed Suleimon on the right, Ekot McDonald as the central striker, and Kolawole Opeyemi on the left, tasked with creating and converting goal-scoring opportunities. The substitutes for KASAM FA included Eni Boluwatife and Uthman Abubakar.

The match began with KASAM FA asserting their dominance early on, and it was Oladejo Fathiu who opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Fathiu connected with a well-placed header from a free kick delivered by Ameh Praise, sending the home crowd into raptures. However, Unicorn FC responded swiftly, equalising just seven minutes later in the 22nd minute, showcasing their resilience and determination.

As the match progressed, Ameh Praise continued to be a pivotal figure, delivering a long pass in the 28th minute that created a chance, although Kolawole Opeyemi's attempt went wide shortly after. The same minute saw KASAM FA awarded a penalty, which Ekot McDonald confidently converted in the 30th minute with a precise strike using his right foot, restoring their lead.

The first half concluded with Ekot McDonald nearly extending the lead further, but his effort hit the post just before the whistle blew for half-time, leaving the score at 2-1 in favour of KASAM FA.

The second half commenced with a substitution for KASAM FA, as Eni Boluwatife replaced Iorshase Solomon due to injury in the 48th minute. The match continued to be competitive, with Abilawon Roqeeb making a crucial long pass in the 50th minute that created a chance, although Kolawole Opeyemi's subsequent attempt again went wide.

In the 76th minute, KASAM FA made another tactical substitution, bringing on Uthman Abubakar for Muhammed Suleimon. As the match neared its conclusion, Kolade Ridwan made a spectacular full-stretch save in the 86th minute, preserving KASAM FA's lead and demonstrating his goalkeeping prowess.

The final whistle confirmed KASAM FA's hard-fought victory over Unicorn FC, a result that showcased their attacking flair and defensive resilience throughout the match.