Mateco FA Dominate PCCG FA U15 5-2 At Ikeja

PCCG FA welcomed Mateco Lizzyland on 13 September 2025 for a 4:00pm league fixture that ended in a resounding 5-2 victory for the home side. The 90-minute contest plus added time saw Mateco FA assert their dominance with a commanding attacking display.

Mateco FA lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, deploying three defenders at the back with Mubarak Muhammed on the right and Aliu Basit on the left, flanking an unnamed central defender. The midfield was packed with five players: Ofeh Joshua operated on the right wing, Adewale Ayomide took up the left midfield role, while A. Samuel, Ali Abdulrouf, and Joseph Favour formed a central trio tasked with both defensive cover and creative impetus. Up front, the striking partnership consisted of Akanni Tobi on the right and Mohammed Ayuba on the left, expected to spearhead the attack and convert chances. No substitutes were named for Mateco FA in this fixture.

The match began with Mateco FA gradually imposing their rhythm, and it was Akanni Tobi who opened the scoring just before half-time. In the 39th minute, Tobi unleashed a spectacular strike from outside the area, expertly set up by a precise pass from central midfielder Ali Abdulrouf. This goal gave Mateco FA a deserved lead heading into the break.

After the interval, Mateco FA continued to press their advantage. Just eight minutes into the second half, Mohammed Ayuba doubled the lead with a diving header, brilliantly assisted by Tobi, who showed great vision and link-up play. The visitors struggled to contain the home side’s fluid attacking movements.

Mateco FA’s dominance was further emphasised in the 62nd minute when Akanni Tobi again found the net, once more assisted by Ali Abdulrouf, who was instrumental in creating chances from midfield. Tobi’s clinical finishing was a constant threat to the PCCG FA U15 defence.

The right forward completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute, demonstrating composure and sharpness in front of goal. Tobi’s relentless attacking presence was a key factor in Mateco FA’s commanding performance.

Not content with a hat-trick, Tobi added a fifth goal for Mateco FA in the 86th minute, sealing an emphatic victory for the hosts. His individual brilliance and consistent threat throughout the match made him the standout player on the pitch.

PCCG FA U15 managed to pull two late goals back, the first coming in the 89th minute and the second deep into injury time at 94 minutes. Despite these efforts, the hosts were unable to mount a serious comeback against a dominant Mateco FA side.

Overall, Mateco FA’s 3-5-2 formation allowed them to control the midfield and create numerous scoring opportunities, with Ali Abdulrouf’s creativity and Akanni Tobi’s clinical finishing proving decisive. The defensive trio and midfielders provided the necessary balance to maintain pressure and secure a well-earned 5-2 victory at Lizzyland