Grassrunners, Abakaliki FC Set for Ogunjobi Gold Cup Title Showdown

Posted : 22 August 2026

Grassrunners FC and Abakaliki FC will battle for the 14th Ogunjobi Gold Cup trophy on Saturday after both sides produced impressive semi-final victories at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.

The two teams booked their places in the final with contrasting victories on Thursday, as Grassrunners FC overturned a deficit to defeat Sunshine Stars 3–1, while Abakaliki FC edged Ikorodu City 2–1.

The eagerly anticipated final is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, with both teams hoping to crown their impressive tournament campaigns with the coveted trophy.

Grassrunners FC, who are making their debut in the competition, have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and will now look to complete their remarkable run by adding the Gold Cup trophy to their cabinet.

Their opponents, however, have demonstrated enough resilience to suggest that the final could go down to the wire.

In the opening semi-final, Sunshine Stars appeared on course for victory after Onoja Mathew gave them an early lead in the 15th minute.

Grassrunners refused to panic and eventually restored parity in the 58th minute when Agbejoye Papi produced a fine finish from a difficult angle.

The forward then completed his brace in the 86th minute, putting Grassrunners ahead for the first time before Adeola Fadel sealed the comeback with a third goal three minutes later.

The second semi-final also delivered an entertaining contest, with Ikorodu City taking an early advantage through Ayanda Tolulope in the 11th minute.

Abakaliki FC gradually found their rhythm and responded through Moses Amanekwu, who scored his second goal of the tournament to bring the De Rice Boys level.

The turnaround was completed shortly after the restart when Amarachukwu Uche produced a superb finish from a corner in the 48th minute to give Abakaliki a 2–1 victory over the Oga Boys.

The result set up a fascinating final between two teams that have shown considerable attacking quality and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.

With Grassrunners seeking to crown an unbeaten debut with silverware and Abakaliki aiming to prove their mettle against the surprise package of the competition, Saturday’s encounter promises a compelling winner-takes-all battle.

The 14th Ogunjobi Gold Cup final will bring together two of the tournament’s standout teams, with the MKO Abiola Stadium set to provide the stage for the final chapter of this year’s competition.

Grassrunners, Abakaliki FC Set for Ogunjobi Gold Cup Title Showdown

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