Hammola Football Championship: Timi Giants Shine in Six-Goal Thriller, Iwo All Stars Secure Narrow Victory, Brilliant Hold Ajegunle
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By Sportsgister
The Hammola Football Championship in Ido-Osun served up excitement and fine individual performances across three exciting fixtures as Match day 4 delivered drama across three fixtures.
Timi Giants FC stole the headlines with a thrilling six-goal victory over Oke Sapo FC, Iwo All Stars showed their grit in a narrow win against Favour FC, while Brilliant FC and Ajegunle FC shared the spoils in an evenly balanced draw.
Timi Giants FC 5-1 Oke Sapo FC: Giants Display Attacking Authority
Timi Giants FC produced the standout performance of the round, edging a pulsating encounter after showcasing fine attacking quality, The Giants finally broke the deadlock late in the first half, capitalizing on a moment of misfortune for Oke Sapo FC when Damilola Alao turned the ball into his own net following a fast attacking move, giving the Giants a deserved lead.
Babatunde Kareem then added a second in quick succession to give his side a commanding two-goal lead at half-hour mark. Oke Sapo responded just before the interval, with Ajibola Oyekola pouncing on a defensive lapse to find the net in the 44th minute.
Momentum swung back in Timi Giants’ favour which saw them assert greater control.
Their superior fitness and tactical discipline began to tell and the breakthrough arrived three minute into the second half when Nurudeen Ganiyu converted from close range after sustained pressure.
Midfield engine Habeeb Olanrewaju fired home from the edge of the box in the 52nd minute, sending The Giants fans into raptures.
As Oke Sapo pushed forward in search of a goal, gaps began to open up at the back, Timi Giants exploited the space, earning a late penalty which Olanrewaju calmly converted in the 85th minute to register a brace and cap off a memorable 5–1 win.
Timi Giants’ ability to respond after conceding, combined with sharper finishing and better game management in the second half, proved decisive.
Their attacking fluidity and depth could make them strong title contenders as the tournament progresses.
Iwo All Stars 1-0 Favour FC: Tactical Discipline Makes the Difference
In another tightly contested fixture, Iwo All Stars claimed a narrow yet well-earned 1-0 victory over Favour FC. It was a game defined by solid defensive organisation and missed chances that could have made the scoreline more comfortable.
The match was decided by the finest of margins, with Favour FC showing great resilience after being reduced to ten men, defending bravely while pushing in search of a valuable equaliser.
The decisive moment arrived early in the match. In the 8th minute, Lekan Temitope broke the deadlock for Iwo All Stars, finishing confidently to give his side an early advantage and set the tone for the contest.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 15th minute when Favour FC were reduced to ten men. Their goalkeeper Abdullah Abdulraman was shown a red card after rushing out of his area and handling the ball to deny Iwo All Stars a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
The dismissal immediately shifted momentum, forcing Favour FC to spend long spells under pressure as they struggled to cope with Iwo All Stars’ attacking intent.
Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Iwo All Stars were unable to extend their lead. They were wasteful in front of goal and saw several promising opportunities go begging, including efforts that struck the woodwork and shots that narrowly missed the target.
Credit must be given to Favour FC’s substituted goalkeeper Joel Onaoja, who delivered an outstanding performance to keep his side in the contest.
He produced seven crucial saves, highlighted by an impressive double save from a clear-cut chance, preventing the scoreline from becoming more emphatic.
In the second half, Favour FC showed resilience and determination despite their numerical disadvantage.
They pushed forward when possible and created two late chances that tested the Iwo All Stars goalkeeper Zodeek Nurain, but were ultimately unable to find a breakthrough.
Iwo All Stars remained compact and disciplined defensively, managing the game intelligently to frustrate their opponents and see out the contest. At the final whistle, their early goal proved enough to secure all three points.
Brilliant FC 1-1 Ajegunle FC: Points Shared After Even Battle
Honours were shared between Brilliant FC and Ajegunle FC in a match that ended all square. Both teams created chances but were unable to find a decisive breakthrough, as solid defensive displays and missed opportunities ensured the points were shared at full time.
From the outset, the game got off to a blistering start, with Ajegunle FC asserting themselves early.
Their persistence paid off in the 15th minute when Tobiloba Omotosho found the back of the net with a composed finish after a well-coordinated team move that sliced through Brilliant FC’s defence.
The goal sent the Ajegunle faithful into raptures, giving their side the early advantage and forcing Brilliant FC to regroup.
Despite the early setback, Brilliant FC showed determination and discipline, refusing to let their heads drop. They gradually began to find their rhythm, stretching Ajegunle’s backline with incisive passing and clever movement.
Their efforts bore fruit just after the restart, when a lapse in concentration by Ajegunle FC saw defender Mumuni Babatunde inadvertently turn the ball into his own net in the 28th minute, restoring parity and reigniting their fans hopes.
Yet, despite late surges from both sides, neither could find the decisive goal ensuring both teams are locked at 1-1, and the referee’s whistle signaled the end of a hard-fought contest.
The draw leaves both teams with a point apiece, reflecting a contest in which neither side could truly dominate.
The latest round of matches further underlined the competitiveness of the Hammola Football Championship, with teams continuing to battle fiercely for position as the tournament progresses.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
