Sokponba FC Triumphs Over Idogbo FC In Friendly Clash

Sokponba FC faced off against Idogbo FC in a friendly match held at Idogbo Secondary School on 5th April 2025, with kick-off at 7:00 am. The home side emerged victorious with a convincing 3-1 scoreline, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline throughout the encounter.

Sokponba FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. David occupied the goalkeeping position, shielded by a back four consisting of Shedrack on the right, Enoma and Elvis as central defenders, and Solution on the left. In front of them, the double pivot of Austin and Bright Agbons provided stability in midfield, while Precious and Daniel operated as right and left attacking midfielders, respectively. Aisosa played centrally as the attacking midfielder, supporting lone striker Eki, who was tasked with leading the line and finishing off chances.

The substitutes for Sokponba FC included Justice and Etinosa, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.

The first significant moment came in the 20th minute when Austin opened the scoring for Sokponba FC. Aisosa delivered a well-placed free kick that allowed Austin to execute a deft lob from close range, catching the Idogbo FC goalkeeper off guard and putting the home side ahead.

As the match progressed, Sokponba FC maintained their lead, displaying a cohesive unit that effectively stifled Idogbo FC's attempts to equalise. The first half concluded with Sokponba FC firmly in control, leading 1-0.

The second half saw tactical changes from Sokponba FC, starting with a substitution in the 50th minute. Justice came on as a tactical move.

Five minutes later, in the 55th minute, Precious doubled Sokponba FC's advantage. Eki provided a short pass that allowed Precious to find the net from close range with his right foot, further solidifying Sokponba's dominance in the match.

However, Idogbo FC responded with a penalty in the 70th minute, successfully converting from outside the box to reduce the deficit to 2-1. This goal injected a sense of urgency into the game, but Sokponba FC remained resolute.

In the 75th minute, Justice, who had just come on, made an immediate impact by scoring Sokponba FC's third goal. He found himself in the right place at the right time, finishing from close range to restore a two-goal cushion for the home side.

The match concluded with Sokponba FC celebrating a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Idogbo FC. The performance highlighted the team's attacking capabilities and tactical awareness, setting a positive tone for their upcoming fixtures.