Sunshine FC Edge Atayese FC In Tight 1-0 Victory At Oke Afa School

Sunshine FC hosted Atayese FC at Oke Afa School on 26 October 2025, with kick-off at 3:00pm in a closely contested tournament neutral match. After 90 minutes plus seven minutes of extra time, Sunshine FC emerged victorious by a narrow 1-0 margin, securing all three points in a game defined by disciplined defending and tactical awareness.

Sunshine FC lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation, deploying a solid defensive unit with Prince Okporocha in goal. The back four consisted of Adedamola Basit at right back, K. Koulibali and Adegoke Ibrahim as central defenders, and M. Marvelous covering the left flank. In midfield, W. Winner operated as the holding central midfielder, shielding the defence and orchestrating play from deep. Ahead of him, Achie Destiny took up the right attacking midfield role, while Arowosegbe Henry occupied the left attacking midfield position, both expected to provide width and creativity. The front three featured G. Great on the right wing, Adepoju Olamilekan leading the line as striker, and Nwana Somtochukwu on the left wing, tasked with stretching the opposition defence and supplying goal-scoring opportunities.

No substitutes were named for Sunshine FC in this fixture.

The first half was a tactical battle with both sides probing cautiously. Sunshine FC’s defensive organisation was evident, with Adegoke Ibrahim and Koulibali marshaling the central defensive area effectively to repel Atayese FC’s advances. The midfield trio worked tirelessly to disrupt the opponents’ rhythm, with W. Winner’s disciplined positioning limiting Atayese’s creativity through the centre.

Atayese FC struggled to break down the well-structured Sunshine FC defence, with the home side’s full-backs, Basit and Marvelous, maintaining their defensive duties while supporting the attack when possible. Achie Destiny and Arowosegbe Henry attempted to inject pace and trickery from wide areas, but Atayese’s compact shape kept clear-cut chances to a minimum.

The half-time whistle arrived with the scoreline still goalless, reflecting the tight nature of the contest and the defensive solidity on display.

The second half saw Sunshine FC gradually assert more control, with the front three beginning to find pockets of space. It was during this period that the decisive moment arrived, although the exact minute of the goal is not specified in the available details. The solitary goal was enough to tip the balance in Sunshine FC’s favour, with Adepoju Olamilekan likely playing a key role in leading the line and capitalising on the opportunity.

Defensively, Adegoke Ibrahim stood out as a pillar of strength, earning recognition as one of the players of the match alongside Achie Destiny, whose attacking contributions from the right midfield were instrumental in unsettling Atayese FC’s defensive shape.

Despite Atayese FC’s efforts to respond, Sunshine FC’s defensive resilience held firm. Prince Okporocha’s goalkeeping ensured that the clean sheet was maintained, while the defensive line remained disciplined under pressure.

The referee, Mr Emma, managed the game well, allowing the match to flow while keeping control over the physicality and intensity typical of a tournament encounter.

In the end, Sunshine FC’s tactical discipline, combined with moments of attacking quality, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atayese FC at Oke Afa School. This result will provide a boost to Sunshine FC’s confidence as they progress in the tournament.