Titansloaded reports that the Bosede Idehen 5-A-Side Football Tournament continued with an exciting round of fixtures on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as four matches produced a total of 26 goals, with participating schools showcasing attacking quality, determination and sporting spirit.
One of the day’s most exciting encounters saw God’s Merit School defeat Bosede Idehen International Academy (BIIA) 4–3 in a thrilling seven-goal contest.
BIIA started strongly and took an early lead through Opeyemi, jersey number 8, who converted an opportunity created by his teammates.
Opeyemi struck again from a well-delivered free kick to extend BIIA’s advantage to 2–0.
God’s Merit School responded with renewed determination, pulling a goal back before eventually levelling the game at 2–2.
The second half produced another intense battle as God’s Merit School took the lead for the first time, moving ahead 3–2.
BIIA continued to fight back, with both teams creating opportunities through free kicks, corner kicks and attacking movements. God’s Merit eventually added another goal to make it 4–2.
BIIA refused to surrender and scored again to reduce the deficit to 4–3, setting up a tense closing period. However, God’s Merit School held on despite further attempts from both sides to secure the victory.
In another fixture, Bosede Idehen School defeated Dee Unique School 6–1 in a dominant performance.
Bosede Idehen displayed strong attacking play throughout the encounter and converted its opportunities effectively to record a convincing victory.
The match also produced a memorable moment as Nimi Ajayi, identified as the son of the administrator of Bosede Idehen International Academy, featured in the competition. His participation made him the youngest player to feature in the tournament so far.
Meanwhile, Josab recorded the biggest victory of the day, thrashing Golden Star 13–0 in a one-sided encounter.
Josab maintained pressure throughout the match and repeatedly found the back of the net, underlining its attacking strength as the competition progresses.
In the fourth fixture, God’s Merit School defeated Mighty 6–0, combining attacking efficiency with defensive discipline to keep a clean sheet.
The four matches produced 26 goals, further highlighting the exciting and competitive nature of the tournament.
Beyond the results, the competition continues to provide young players with an opportunity to showcase their footballing abilities, develop teamwork and demonstrate sportsmanship.
The emergence of Nimi Ajayi as the youngest player to participate so far has also added a memorable milestone to the tournament.
As the Bosede Idehen 5-A-Side Football Tournament continues, participating schools will be aiming to build on their performances, while football fans look forward to more exciting fixtures and emerging talents.
The tournament remains a platform for youth football development, with each match providing young players the opportunity to compete, learn and display their skills on the pitch.
