Ogbomo FC Narrowly Beaten By Rockers FC At Uwelu Secondary School

Ogbomo Football Club hosted Rockers FC (U13) in a friendly 11-a-side encounter at Uwelu Secondary School Field on the morning of 24 January 2026, with kick-off at 9:00am. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory for Rockers FC after 90 minutes plus added time and one minute of extra time. Despite a spirited performance, Ogbomo FC fell short on the scoreboard.

Ogbomo FC lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair. Akoria Joseph took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, protected by a back four consisting of Marvelous Edhemre at right-back, Godswill Urie and Destiny Idemudia as central defenders, and Godstime Aluwodu covering the left-back position. The midfield trio featured Efosa Ihaza on the right, Treasure Irabor centrally, and Ikpomwonsa Idele on the left, tasked with both defensive duties and supporting the front line. Up front, the attacking trio comprised Fortune Eguavoen on the right wing, Samuel Omoruyi leading the line as striker, and Emmanuel Omosefe operating on the left flank. The substitutes available were Divine Joshua and Bright Fulfillment.

The match began with Rockers FC asserting early pressure, which paid dividends in the ninth minute when they opened the scoring. Ogbomo FC’s defence was breached, leaving them trailing at an early stage. The hosts sought to respond but found it difficult to break down a disciplined Rockers defence as the first half progressed, and the interval arrived with the scoreline still 1-0 in favour of the visitors.

In the second half, Rockers FC doubled their advantage in the 65th minute, extending their lead and putting Ogbomo FC under considerable pressure. However, the home side showed resilience and fought back seven minutes later. A well-worked move saw central defender Godswill Urie provide a crucial assist, delivering a precise ball to striker Samuel Omoruyi, who finished clinically to reduce the deficit to 2-1. This goal sparked renewed hope among the home supporters.

As the match entered its final stages, Ogbomo FC made two substitutions in quick succession to inject fresh energy into the side. Divine Joshua replaced left midfielder Ikpomwonsa Idele in the 85th minute, followed by Bright Fulfillment coming on for right forward Fortune Eguavoen one minute later. Despite these changes, the visitors managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle.

Samuel Omoruyi’s goal and overall contribution earned him the player of the match accolade, highlighting his importance to Ogbomo FC’s attacking efforts. Although the home team showed determination and tactical organisation throughout, Rockers FC’s early strikes proved decisive in this closely contested friendly fixture.