By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)
All eyes will be on the Redeemed High School Stadium, Mowe, Ogun State, this afternoon as Best Talent Football Club of Mowe takes on Grace Arcade FC in the grand finale of the Redemption City Football Competition. Scheduled for 4 PM today, Sunday, April 20th, 2025, the final promises a high-octane contest filled with skill, grit, and ambition.
Best Talent FC, a team on an unbeaten run, dominantly cruised into the final, dismantling KIC FC 6-1 in the semi-final. The team, already boasting a recent trophy from a tournament in Ikenne Remo, is confident and will be looking to add yet another laurel to their growing collection.
Speaking ahead of the final, Head Coach Farouk Yusuf shared his optimism and confidence. “We’re fully prepared—physically, mentally, and tactically—to lift this title in grand style. Our focus remains on playing with integrity and a professional mindset,” said the former Coca-Cola Football Manager, while acknowledging Grace Arcade as a formidable opponent.
General Manager Sikiru Ibrahim (SK) highlighted the importance of the competition as a part of their pre-season blueprint. “Pre-season tournaments like this aren’t just for fitness—they’re critical for fine-tuning strategies, testing combinations, and building team chemistry. Today’s game will help us assess our strengths and areas to improve,” he stated.
Best Talent FC Starting Lineup:
Ademola Badmus – Goalkeeper
Oni Oluwadamilare
Abiodun Adeoti
Oghedengbe Mathew
Adewale Moses
Adewale Oluwatobi
Olabayo Emmanuel
Komolafe Ezekiel
Akinola Jamiu
Adeyemi Julius
Abdullah Abubakry
Substitutes:
Sodebe Lukmon
Isaac Bazuaye
Odubiyi Joseph
Salami Jubril
John Daniel
Adesanya Adedamola
Nwafor Noso
Osagioduwa Lawrence – Goalkeeper
As kickoff nears, fans and scouts alike are eager to witness what promises to be a thrilling contest between two sides filled with talent and ambition. For Best Talent FC, today’s final isn’t just about lifting a trophy—it’s a statement of intent for the 2025 Nationwide League One season
