Gameweek 5 Review – Pro Route League
By ADESHINA Muiz Opeyemi
The fifth round of the Pro Route League was packed with drama, goals, and big performances. Action kicked off on Tuesday with three fiery encounters before wrapping up on Wednesday with two thrilling games that reshaped the table.
Tuesday, 02/09/2025
FC Zeus 1–0 KAAH FC
KAAH FC came into this game unbeaten, with 3 wins and 1 draw. The match started with high intensity as both sides showcased the strength of their attacks. The breakthrough came in the 38th minute when KAAH’s goalkeeper, Oniyan Abdulhamid, was caught handling the ball outside the penalty area. Atolagbe Emmanuel stepped up and converted the free kick to give FC Zeus the lead.
KAAH pushed hard to salvage a point, but FC Zeus’ defense, marshaled by Obagbemiro Emmanuel, held firm. Obagbemiro was deservedly named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance at the back.
Skillz FC 2–2 Young Antlers
A thrilling contest saw Skillz FC fight back twice in the first half to earn a share of the spoils.
Young Antlers struck first in the 6th minute when Abdulrasaq Abdulazeez curled in a brilliant free kick. Just six minutes later, Aiyenugba Joshua pounced on a loose ball after a goalkeeper error to equalize.
In the 14th minute, Abdulazeez set up Taiwo Olaitan, who calmly restored Young Antlers’ lead. But the hosts weren’t done — in the 25th minute, Abdulraheem Abdulkabir found Abdullahi Nafiu, who slotted home to make it 2–2.
Despite both sides pushing for a winner, neither could find the breakthrough. Abdulrasaq Abdulazeez was voted Man of the Match for his creative display.
HOPA 2–0 KFA
The game began at a frantic pace. In the 3rd minute, HOPA’s goalkeeper Babatunde Babarinde made a costly error that handed KFA a golden chance, but Ikechukwu Ifeanyi couldn’t capitalize as his strike rattled the crossbar.
Just two minutes later, HOPA punished that miss. A deflected free kick from Egba Michael fell kindly to Adedoyin Olowosaiye, who slotted home the opener.
The hosts stayed on top and doubled their lead in the 68th minute. Obeng Joshua burst down the right wing and delivered a low cross for Adama Isaiah, who tapped in from close range.
Despite KFA’s late push to respond, HOPA’s defense regrouped after their early scare and held firm to seal the win.
Wednesday, 03/09/2025
DollyP SA 2–2 Harmony City FA
The game began slowly but burst into life in the 14th minute when Ajikobi Samad was brought down in the box. Pelumi Samuel converted confidently from the spot for DollyP SA.
Harmony City responded in the 26th minute, with Sonowo Abdulqudus tapping home after Kenneth Kasim’s shot struck the bar.
Momentum shifted after halftime. Substitute Muhammad Muhammed scored with his very first touch in the 58th minute to give Harmony City the lead. They pushed to extend it, with efforts from Olanrewaju Abdullahi and Abdulraheem Taiye (who hit the bar), but couldn’t finish the job.
And in the dying seconds, Samad Olayiwola rescued a point for DollyP SA, turning in Winner Ohue’s cross at the far post. Pelumi Samuel’s commanding display earned him the Man of the Match award.
La Planet FC 3–2 City Boys FC
In a top-of-the-table thriller, La Planet edged City Boys in a five-goal contest.
The breakthrough came in the 40th minute when Habeeb Morrow’s clever layoff found Amosa Kawu, who finished clinically. Just before halftime, last season’s MVP, Funsho Samson, pounced on a loose ball to equalize for City Boys.
Early in the second half (49’), Morrow was at it again, splitting the defense to set up substitute Akinola Emmanuel, who made it 2–1. Samson responded in the 72nd minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeper error to level the match once more.
But La Planet had the final say — in the 82nd minute, debutant Ojo Johnson rose highest to head in a Babatunde Badmus cross, sealing all three points. The drama wasn’t over, as Abdulganiyu Bolaji was sent off in stoppage time after a second yellow card.
It ended 3–2, a result that sends La Planet to the summit of the table. Habeeb Morrow was named Man of the Match for his two brilliant assists and overall influence.
Gaa Akanbi FC 0–3 Barrier SC
The final fixture of Gameweek 5 saw Barrier SC secure a convincing 3–0 win.
The visitors struck first in the 9th minute through an outrageous effort from Habib Abdulqadri. Right after the restart (48’), Olawuyi Bolaji doubled the lead when he was played through by Adebayo Abubakar.
Barrier later added a third to put the game beyond reach, sealing a dominant performance on the road. Habib Abdulqadri was named Man of the Match for his influential display and opening goal.
