Legacy Pitch was a pressure cooker as FC Agbai and FC Okpara engaged in another thrilling shootout drama on Tuesday. Agbai entered the match with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg and quickly took the lead. However, Okpara responded swiftly — Alo Deji converted a penalty in the 29th minute, followed by Irekanmi Chris who skillfully maneuvered past Habeeb Azeez before halftime, turning the match in their favor. Alo Deji netted his second penalty just after the break in the 46th minute, extending the lead to 3-1. Agbai seemed to be on the verge of elimination until Lateef Kazeem found the net in a goalmouth scramble in the 78th minute. The score was 2-3 for the day, making it 3-3 on aggregate, leading to penalties where Okpara maintained their composure, winning 4-2 to progress.
The excitement barely subsided before FC Dominic and FC Akanni staged their own penalty drama at the same venue. Akanni came into the match with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, and Hanif Sanusi capitalized on an early defensive mistake in the 5th minute to extend their advantage. Dominic now needed three goals to advance. Olusegun Feranmi kept their hopes alive with a composed penalty in the 42nd minute, and then Orize David took advantage of the goalkeeper being off his line just seconds into the second half, sprinting past him to score, bringing the match to 2-1. The aggregate score was now 2-2. The shootout was a test of nerves — Dominic narrowly won 6-5, securing a place in the Round of 16.
Meanwhile, at Eleja Primary School, FC Oloyede and FC Agali exchanged blows. Oloyede triumphed in the second leg with a 3-1 victory, leveling the aggregate score at 4-4 and forcing penalties. From the spot, Oloyede displayed remarkable composure, winning 4-1 to advance. This tie was characterized by narrow margins, late surges, and two teams of legends refusing to yield until the final kick.
Obafemi FC made a bold statement at Surulere with a commanding 5-1 victory over FC Atine, completing a remarkable 6-4 aggregate comeback. Savio Idezi opened the scoring early in the 13th minute, followed by Fawaz Yusuf who doubled the lead in the 21st minute, and Yusuf Olatunji who made it 3-0 in the 62nd minute. Fuad Ibrahim and Waris Olaoye added late goals in the 70th and 81st minutes respectively, extinguishing any hopes of a comeback. Kingsley Elijah managed a consolation goal for Atine in the 66th minute, but the damage was already done — Obafemi advanced to the next round in impressive fashion.
Day 8 delivered all the excitement that the competition guarantees: comebacks, penalties, braces, and thrilling last-minute moments. These are more than mere exhibition matches — they are fierce contests for honor, with the legends approaching every second as if it were a World Cup final.
With the steadfast backing of the Bet9ja Foundation, the tournament continues to provide Nigeria’s former stars with a platform to rekindle rivalries and motivate the upcoming generation. Whether at Legacy Pitch, Landmark Field, or Eleja Primary School, the locations may vary, but the narrative remains unchanged: fervor, drama, and the enchantment of football.
Day 8 Results
•FC Agbai 2-3 FC Okpara
Aggregate 3-3
Penalties 2-4
•FC Dominic 2-1 FC Akanni
Aggregate 2-2
Penalties 6-5
•FC Oloyede 3-1 FC Agali
Aggregate 4-4
Penalties 4-1
•FC Obafemi 5-1 FC Atine
Aggregate 6-4
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