Akere Turn Up the Heat in Orege as Babani Street Await Turner Eradiri’s No-Show Fallout
The Hon. Olumoh Peace Cup 7:0 continued to deliver drama, excitement and unforgettable grassroots football moments in Ajegunle, as Akere Street produced another impressive performance to defeat Salami Street 2–1 in a fiercely contested reverse fixture at the Nathaniel Idowu Pitch, Orege.
After an entertaining 3–3 draw in the first leg, expectations were high ahead of the return encounter, with both sides determined to establish superiority. However, it was Akere Street who rose to the occasion, securing a crucial victory against one of the tournament’s highly competitive teams.
The first half ended goalless, with both sides battling for control and searching for the breakthrough. The tension intensified after the restart when Akere Street struck just three minutes into the second half, sending their supporters into celebration.
Salami Street responded with determination, and their efforts paid off when their number 11 produced a beautiful equaliser to restore parity and reignite the contest.
But Akere Street were not finished. Showing remarkable character and attacking intent, they found the decisive goal through Isaac Antom, wearing jersey number 9, to take the score to 2–1.
Despite Salami Street’s reputation as one of the strongest sides in the competition, Akere held their ground until the final whistle, completing an impressive victory that underlined their growing confidence and ambition in Season 7.
Elsewhere, the scheduled encounter between Babani Street and Turner Eradiri Street ended in disappointment after Turner Eradiri failed to appear. With the opposing team absent, the match officials sounded the final whistle.
Babani Street had already made a strong statement in the first leg, winning 3–0, and their opponents’ failure to show up left questions hanging over the fixture.
As the Hon. Olumoh Peace Cup 7:0 unfolds in Orege, the competition continues to demonstrate the passion, rivalry and raw talent that make Ajegunle grassroots football special. With the ₦2 million total prize pool providing additional motivation, every goal, every victory and every missed opportunity could prove decisive in the race for glory.
For Akere Street, the message is clear: they are not merely participating; they are making their presence felt. And with the tournament gathering momentum, the battle for supremacy in Ajegunle is far from over.
