Rehoboth Sports Academy registered their first victory in the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) Division Two U-19 Youth League following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Elebuibon Boyz FC at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Forward Olaniyan Abu proved to be the hero of the day, producing a stunning strike just 5 minutes and 25 seconds into the encounter. The early goal set the tempo for a disciplined performance from the coaching staff led by Head Coach Hammed Olalekan and Assistant Coach Titiloye Opeyemi, as Rehoboth FA held firm to earn three valuable points and their first clean sheet of the campaign.
POST-MATCH TECHNICAL REFLECTION
Reflecting on the victory, Rehoboth Sports Academy Team Coordinator, Asiru Salam , expressed satisfaction with the team’s growth and defensive composure:
“The boys delivered a solid performance today, and it is clear they are adapting much better to the artificial turf. Beyond getting the three points, keeping a clean sheet is a huge positive for our confidence. We hope to maintain this discipline and keep the momentum going as the tournament progresses.”
SCHEDULE UPDATE & NEXT FIXTURE
There will be no rest day for Rehoboth FA tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026, to allow for the execution of earlier rescheduled league fixtures at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium.
The team will play their Matchday 3 encounter against EKSU Galacticos FC at 4:00 PM.
Full-Time Result:
Elebuibon Boyz FC 0–1 Rehoboth FA
âš½ Olaniyan Abu (5′ 25″)
