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Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14: Strong Dove soars as Ajegunle United edges closer to Super 4

Week 9 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League delivered drama, goals, and standout performances, with Strong Dove Football Academy stealing the spotlight in emphatic fashion. In the opening fixture,

Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14: Strong Dove soars as Ajegunle United edges closer to Super 4
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March 30, 2026byThe Nation
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Week 9 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League delivered drama, goals, and standout performances, with Strong Dove Football Academy stealing the spotlight in emphatic fashion.

In the opening fixture, Ajegunle United Sporting Club secured a crucial 2–0 victory over Coal City Football Academy, courtesy of first-half strikes from Joshua Vincent (21') and James Solomon (32'). Solomon's commanding display earned him the Man of the Match award, further strengthening Ajegunle United's push for a Super 4 spot.

The second match saw Young 11 Football Academy and Bright Future Football Academy battle to a tense 1–1 draw. Olatunji Mubarak gave Bright Future the lead in the 7th minute with a crisp low finish, but Uwaifo Goodnews equalised for Young 11 with just a minute remaining. The result leaves Bright Future's qualification hopes hanging by a thread with one game to play.

Read Also: Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14 League heats up for Week 9

Moree Wins Foundation Football Academy edged Michael May FA 1–0 in a hard-fought contest, with Chidera Frederick's 33rd-minute strike proving the difference.

The day's standout performance came from Strong Dove FA, who dismantled Divinely Blessed FA 5–0 in the biggest win of the season. Muogbuo Goodluck was the star of the show, netting a brilliant hat-trick, while John David and Oyebanji Vincent also got on the scoresheet. Goodluck's treble earned him the Man of the Match award as Strong Dove extended their winning streak in style.

With teams jostling for top spots, the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U14 League is heating up — and Week 10 promises even more thrills as the race to the Super 4 intensifies.

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