2025 Evolution Cup Pan African Tournament: Day One Wrap

The 2025 Evolution Cup Pan African Tournament got off to a flying start at the Bawari Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria, with four thrilling matches that set the tone for what to expect in the competition.

*SGFC Athletics vs Pro Sports FC*

The tournament’s opening fixture saw Pro Sports FC secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over SGFC Athletics, courtesy of Anaele Divine’s 47th-minute strike. The goal proved to be the difference between the two teams, as Pro Sports FC held on to claim all three points.

*Mallam FA vs Green Lock FC*

In the second match of the day, Green Lock FC took a commanding 2-0 lead through goals from Praise Adebisi (38′) and Damilola Adeyeye (48′). Mallam FA pulled a goal back through Abdulwahab Abubakar in the 58th minute, but it was too little, too late, as Green Lock FC held on for a 2-1 victory.

*Ubogu FA vs Bolapro Sporting*

The third match of the day saw Bolapro Sporting edge Ubogu FA 1-0, thanks to Ayoola Gideon’s 43rd-minute goal. The win gave Bolapro Sporting a valuable three points, while Ubogu FA will look to bounce back in their next match.

*King O Football Club vs La Planet FC*

In the final match of the day, Sulieman Hammed scored a late second-half goal to hand La Planet FC a narrow 1-0 victory over King O Football Club. The win gave La Planet FC a crucial three points, while King O Football Club will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.

*Day One Results*

– SGFC Athletics 0-1 Pro Sports FC (Anaele Divine 47′)

– Mallam FA 1-2 Green Lock FC (Praise Adebisi 38′, Damilola Adeyeye 48′, Abdulwahab Abubakar 58′)

– Ubogu FA 0-1 Bolapro Sporting (Ayoola Gideon 43′)

– King O Football Club 0-1 La Planet FC (Sulieman Hammed)