SFA Secure Convincing 3-1 Victory Over Clippers At Ibadan

Soccer For All (SFA) welcomed Clippers to the University of Ibadan on 27 September 2025 for a 3:00pm kick-off in a tournament neutral match. Over the course of 90 minutes plus added time, SFA emerged triumphant with a 3-1 scoreline, showcasing their tactical discipline and attacking prowess.

SFA deployed a 3-4-2-1 formation, setting up with three defenders at the back: David Jay-Jay on the right, Kester Tomiwa centrally, and Obinna Kingsley on the left. This defensive trio was tasked with maintaining solidity and providing cover against Clippers’ attacks. In midfield, Emmanuel Osunleke operated on the right flank, while Peter Adeoti took up the left midfield role. Central midfield duties were shared between Elkanah Ayuba and Abdulsomod Kolawole, expected to control the tempo and link defence with attack. Ahead of them, Adewole Samad and Emmanuel Okedigba played as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, charged with creating chances and supporting the lone striker, Akorede Obatuyi, who led the line as the focal point of SFA’s offensive efforts.

No substitutes were named for this fixture, meaning SFA relied on their starting eleven throughout the match.

The first half saw a tightly contested battle with both sides probing for openings. SFA’s midfield quartet worked diligently to dominate possession and feed their attacking midfielders, who in turn sought to unlock Clippers’ defensive lines. The three-man defence remained disciplined, repelling Clippers’ advances and maintaining a compact shape. At the interval, the scoreline stood at 0-0, reflecting a cautious but competitive opening 45 minutes.

As the second half unfolded, SFA began to assert greater control and creativity. The attacking midfielders, Adewole Samad and Emmanuel Okedigba, combined effectively to carve out opportunities for Akorede Obatuyi. The striker’s movement and link-up play paid dividends as SFA broke the deadlock, demonstrating clinical finishing and tactical awareness. Clippers managed to respond with a goal of their own, briefly threatening to shift momentum, but SFA’s resilience and organisation ensured they regained the upper hand.

Further goals from SFA cemented their dominance, with the midfielders and wide players contributing to the attacking thrust. The defensive trio continued to thwart Clippers’ efforts to equalise, while goalkeeper Victor Abikoye provided a reliable last line of defence. The final whistle confirmed a well-earned 3-1 victory for Soccer For All, a result that reflected their superior tactical execution and team cohesion on the day.