The Creative Championship League (TCC League) Week 4 served up fireworks across all venues, with 23 goals scored in six thrilling fixtures. From Legacy Pitch in Surulere to Dipo Stadium in Ijebu Ode, the matchday was a feast for fans of attacking football.
Beyond Limits, Real Sapphire, Dino Sporting Club, Atlantic Business, and Sporting Lagos were among the big winners, while Broad City and Valiant shared the spoils in the week’s only draw.
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Iganmu FC 1–5 Beyond Limits FC – Yusuf, Merveille Shine in Lagos Masterclass
At the Legacy Pitch in Lagos, Beyond Limits put on a clinical display to crush Iganmu FC 5–1 and maintain their perfect away record.
The visitors wasted no time asserting dominance. In just the 3rd minute, Merveille Akinocho converted from the spot after a handball inside the box, sending goalkeeper Peter Olodude the wrong way to make it 1–0.
The attacking duo of Merveille and Saka Yusuf continued to torment the Iganmu backline, and their partnership produced a second in the 29th minute — Merveille’s low cross found Yusuf, who calmly slotted home from close range.
Before halftime, Beyond Limits grabbed a third. A loose ball from the Iganmu goalkeeper fell kindly to Merveille, who punished the mistake to double his tally and give the visitors a commanding 3–0 lead.
After the break, Beyond Limits picked up where they left off. Three minutes into the second half (48’), Saka Yusuf completed his brace with an acrobatic finish into the top corner. The relentless press continued, and Daniel Ariehi made it 5–0 in the 59th minute, driving home a rebound after a goalmouth scramble.
Iganmu finally got a consolation in the 63rd minute, but it proved too little, too late. Beyond Limits comfortably saw out the game.
Man of the Match: Saka Yusuf (Beyond Limits FC)
A two-goal hero and constant danger on the flanks.
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Broad City 1–1 Valiant FC – Jeremiah’s Header Saves a Point for Hosts
At the Dipo Stadium, Broad City and Valiant FC battled to a well-contested 1–1 draw — the only stalemate of Week 4.
Broad City started brighter, forcing an early save from Valiant’s Samson Kolo after Toheeb Adegbite’s powerful header. But despite dominating early possession, the hosts were stunned in the 31st minute. A rapid Valiant counterattack ended with Khalifa Musa finishing neatly past the goalkeeper to make it 1–0.
Broad City, undeterred, kept pushing and were rewarded in the 43rd minute. A precise corner from Adegbite was met by Christopher Jeremiah, whose glancing header flew into the net to level the scoreline.
The second half produced end-to-end football, but both sides failed to find a winner.
Substitutions:
- Broad City: David Ikuemesi for Chibuzor Amadi (62’), Tosin Samuel for Toheeb Adegbite (78’)
- Valiant: Sunday Ojo for Abdullahi Musa (70’), Bamidele Awosika for Khalifa Musa (82’)
Man of the Match: Christopher Jeremiah (Broad City)
Strong aerial presence and scored the crucial equalizer.
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Atlantic Business FC 1–0 Gbagada FC – Ewarawon Fires Hosts to Victory
At Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Atlantic Business FC edged Gbagada FC 1–0 in a tight contest defined by moments of brilliance and resilience.
Both sides played a cagey first half, with few clear-cut chances. Atlantic’s Dimeji Kilani forced a smart save from Samuel Bassey in the 25th minute, and although the hosts had a goal ruled out for offside, they grew in confidence.
The breakthrough came in the 68th minute, when Tobi Ewarawon picked up the ball in midfield, drove forward, and unleashed a low drive from 25 yards. The ball slipped beneath Bassey’s arms to give Atlantic the lead — and eventually, all three points.
Substitutions:
- Atlantic: Musa Lawal for Tobi Ewarawon (74’), Chuks Egonu for Dimeji Kilani (79’)
- Gbagada: Kunle Akinlade for Sodiq Adebayo (61’), Jude Omotosho for Ebuka Nnaji (80’)
Man of the Match: Tobi Ewarawon (Atlantic Business FC)
Persistent throughout the game and scored a decisive winner.
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Real Sapphire FC 3–0 Dannaz FC – Sapphire’s Unbeaten Run Continues
At their home ground, Real Sapphire continued their perfect form with a commanding 3–0 victory over Dannaz FC.
The first goal came in the 36th minute, when Uloma Sunday rose highest to head home from a well-delivered free-kick. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 61st minute, as Maduabudu Promise ran from deep, dribbled past two defenders, and fired past the goalkeeper.
Despite late attempts from Dannaz, Real Sapphire remained solid and grabbed a third in the 90th minute to seal the win and keep their unbeaten streak alive.
Substitutions:
- Real Sapphire: Ifeanyi Kalu for Promise Maduabudu (72’), Uchenna Nwosu for Uloma Sunday (85’)
- Dannaz: Ibrahim Bashiru for Lekan Yusuf (70’), Kola Azeez for Musa Adefemi (82’)
Man of the Match: Uloma Sunday (Real Sapphire FC)
Commanding presence in attack and opened the scoring.
Imperial FC 2–4 Dino SC – Adzuu and Effiong Inspire Big Away Win
Fans at Odogbolu were treated to a six-goal thriller as Dino SC defeated Imperial FC 4–2 to claim their first away win of the season.
Dino broke the deadlock in the 36th minute through Daniel Effiong, who converted from Gerald Uzoma’s clever pass. The visitors doubled their lead in the 51st minute when Amos Adzuu dispossessed the Imperial goalkeeper to score.
Adzuu struck again in the 60th minute to complete his brace before Effiong made it 4–0 in the 77th minute after another defensive error.
Imperial mounted a late response with goals from Bashir Abdulkarim (85’) and Aliyu Muhammed (90’), but it was too late.
Substitutions:
- Imperial: Musa Ahmed for Bashir Abdulkarim (62’), Hamzat Shittu for Aliyu Muhammed (79’)
- Dino: Emmanuel Ogidi for Gerald Uzoma (70’), Promise Ayinde for Amos Adzuu (83’)
Man of the Match: Amos Adzuu (Dino SC)
Clinical brace and tireless movement throughout the game.
VOE Football Academy 0–5 Sporting Lagos FA – Five-Star Display in Ijebu Ode
After heavy rainfall forced a venue change from Legacy Pitch Lagos to Ijebu Ode, Sporting Lagos Football Academy put on a stunning show, crushing VOE 5–0.
The visitors took the lead in the 31st minute when Ibrahim Abubakri’s cross was deflected into the net by a VOE defender. Just six minutes later (37’), debutant Christopher Ibezimakor marked his first appearance with a thunderous strike to double the lead.
In the 45th minute, Abuchi Lawrence scored his third goal in as many matches, heading in Abubakri’s precise cross for 3–0 at halftime.
Substitutions (66’): Alabi Egbedokun, Al-Ameen Adam, Abuchi Lawrence, and Solomon Adabo entered the pitch.
Egbedokun made an immediate impact, scoring in the 70th minute after fine work again by Abubakri, who notched his third assist of the day.
In the 90th minute, substitute Faisal Umar Salisu completed the rout with a solo run and a calm finish past the goalkeeper.
Substitutions:
- 66’: Alabi Egbedokun, Al-Ameen Adam, Abuchi Lawrence, Solomon Adabo
- 75’: Mansur Mustapha, Faisal Umar Salisu, Stanley Chukwu, Christopher Ibezimakor
- 84’: Taiwo Salawudeen for Ibrahim Abubakri
Man of the Match: Ibrahim Abubakri (Sporting Lagos FA)
Three assists, relentless creativity, and key to every attacking move.
Week 4 Results Summary
- Real Sapphire FC 3–0 Dannaz FC
- Imperial FC 2–4 Dino SC
- VOE FA 0–5 Sporting Lagos FA
- Atlantic Business FC 1–0 Gbagada FC
- Iganmu FC 1–5 Beyond Limits FC
- Broad City FC 1–1 Valiant FC
