GBEMIGA FOOTBALL CLUB (The Panthers) Secure 2–0 Victory Over Bollard All-Star FC

BACK ROW: FROM THEIR RIGHT (AHMED AGBOLADE AST CAP, AKANNI SAMUEL CAPTAIN, GIDEON SAMSON, BADMUS AZEEZ AND ATEDE ERNEST). FRONT ROW: FROM THEIR RIGHT (PETER THANKGOD, USMAN FAWAS, OKIKI, MOSES AWOSANYA AND DAVID OYELADE)

The spirit of teamwork, determination, and excellence was on full display yesterday as Gbemiga Football Club (The Panthers) secured a commanding 2–0 victory over Bollard All-Star FC in a thrilling friendly match held at Eyinni High School, Orita Challenge, Ibadan, that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Starting XI

• Joseph Ambrose (GK)

• Akanni Samuel (Captain)

• Ahmad Agbolade

• Okiki

• ThankGod Peter

• Usman Fawaz (20)

• Moses Awosanya

• Gideon Samson

• Ernest Atede

• Badmus Azeez

• David Oyelade

Subs:

• Akinola Peter

• Friday Junior (65)

• Shina Akinseye

• James ThankGod

• Sheriff Adebayo

  
  

The Panthers wasted no time asserting dominance. Their relentless pressing and sharp passing carved open Bollard’s defense early on. In the 20th minute, Usman Fawaz broke the deadlock with a clinical finish, sending the home crowd into raptures.

Despite Bollard All-Star FC’s attempts to claw back into the game, The Panthers’ backline remained resolute. Midfield maestro Ernest Atede orchestrated play with composure, while goalkeeper Joseph Ambrose pulled off a crucial save to maintain the lead. The decisive moment came in the 65th minute when Friday Junior a substitute player doubled the advantage with a well-placed shot effectively sealing the win, making Friday Junior having 2 goals in six appearances for Panther's.

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Head Coach Sulieman Tijjani assisted by Coach Akintunde Richard praised his side’s discipline, highlighting the balance between attack and defense. The midfield trio-controlled possession, while the defense ensured a clean sheet—an achievement that underscored the team’s growing confidence.

Supporters erupted in celebration as the final whistle confirmed The Panthers’ triumph. Chants of “Panthers! Panthers!” echoed across the stadium, reflecting the pride and belief that this squad is building momentum for the season ahead.

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“With this triumph, GBEMIGA FC not only solidifies its standing but also sets its sights on Nigeria League One next season. The Panthers have sent a resounding message to their rivals: they are ready to rise and compete at the very highest level.” says by Panther's Director of Football Coach Samson Awosanya