Sunshine FC And Sharp Striker FC Draw 2-2 In Thrilling Friendly

Sunshine FC hosted Sharp Striker FC at Oke-Afa Government School on 27 September 2025, with kick-off at 2:00pm in a friendly 11-a-side encounter. The match ended in a 2-2 stalemate after 80 minutes of normal time plus added injury time and an additional five minutes of extra time.

Sunshine FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying P. Prince in goal behind a back four consisting of Adedamola Basit at right back, Adegoke Ibrahim and K. Koulibali as central defenders, and M. Marvelous at left back. The midfield double pivot featured W. Winner and Dozie Wealth centrally, tasked with both defensive cover and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio comprised G. Great on the right, Arowosegbe Henry in the central attacking midfield role, and Adepoju Olamilekan on the left, supporting lone striker Nwana Somtochukwu. This setup was designed to balance defensive solidity with creative attacking options, expecting the wide midfielders and central attacking midfielder to supply the striker with chances. No substitutes were named for this fixture.

The first half was a cagey affair with both sides probing cautiously. The referee, Mr Emmanuel, brought the half to a close at the 40th minute mark with the score level. Sunshine FC’s midfield engine, W. Winner, was particularly influential, orchestrating play and breaking up opposition moves, earning him the player of the match accolade.

As the second half unfolded, the tempo increased with both teams seeking to break the deadlock. Sunshine FC’s attacking midfielders, especially Adepoju Olamilekan and G. Great, looked to exploit the flanks, while Nwana Somtochukwu held the line up front, attempting to convert chances created by Arowosegbe Henry’s incisive passes.

Despite the efforts of Sunshine FC’s well-structured defence marshalled by Ibrahim and Koulibali, Sharp Striker FC managed to find the net twice, testing goalkeeper P. Prince’s reflexes and positioning. However, Sunshine FC responded in kind, with their attacking unit combining effectively to restore parity on two occasions.

The match extended into five minutes of extra time, but neither side could find a decisive breakthrough, resulting in a 2-2 draw. The contest showcased Sunshine FC’s tactical discipline and attacking intent, with W. Winner’s midfield mastery standing out as a key factor in their performance.

Overall, the friendly provided a competitive platform for both teams to assess their strengths and weaknesses ahead of the upcoming season, with Sunshine FC demonstrating resilience and creativity in equal measure.