Shock Results Trail Week 7 of Nat Idowu U14 Football League
Week 7 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 League produced drama and excitement, with Bright Future Football Academy shocking Ajegunle United Sporting Club 2–1 in a pulsating local derby.
Onyejiuwa Chidalu opened the scoring in the 15th minute after Ajegunle goalkeeper Anyanwu Divine spilled the ball. Ezike Favour doubled the lead in the 25th minute with a superbly taken free kick, giving Bright Future a two-goal cushion at halftime.
Ajegunle United fought back in the second half, mounting relentless pressure and eventually pulling one back through Joshua Vincent in the 36th minute. Despite dominating possession with 55% and registering six shots on target compared to Bright Future’s four, Ajegunle could not find the equaliser. The victory lifted Bright Future to fourth place in the league standings, intensifying the battle for a top-four finish and a share of the ₦500,000 prize.
Elsewhere, Fortune Football Academy continued their impressive run with a commanding 4–0 win over Coal City Football Academy. Gbemigbade Waris struck early in the 2nd minute, before Odeshola Odunayo added a brace in the 28th and 38th minutes. Lot Heritage also found the net in the 35th minute. Fortune dominated possession with 60% and registered eight shots on target, underlining their credentials as strong contenders for a top-four spot.
Strong Dove Football Academy edged Pure Talents Football Academy 3–2 in another thrilling encounter. Francis John’s own goal in the 31st minute and a brace from Goodluck Muogbo (37th and 40th minutes) secured the win for Strong Dove. Fidelis Prosper (12th minute) and Igbowu Adeleke (54th minute, penalty) scored for Pure Talents. Both sides shared possession evenly, but Strong Dove’s sharper finishing proved decisive.
In the final game of the day, Moree Wins Foundation Football Academy defeated Divinely Blessed Football Academy 2–1 to record back-to-back victories. Chidera Frederick struck in the 5th minute, followed by Oyebanji Fawaz in the 20th. Akeem Ismaila pulled one back for Divinely Blessed in the 50th minute, but Moree Wins held firm, enjoying 55% possession and five shots on target.
Week 7 showcased the fierce competitiveness of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 League, with every team battling for momentum in the race toward the top four.
