MATCH REPORT: Kogi United FC 1 – 1 Nurudeen Football Academy 

Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Venue: Confluence Stadium, Lokoja
Kick-off: 3:00 PM
Occasion: Kogi United FC 31st Anniversary Celebration Match

 A Proud Day on the Road for Nurudeen Football Academy

We made the journey from Nyanya-Abuja to the Confluence City to honour the invitation of our respected elder brothers, Kogi United FC, on their historic 31st anniversary — and our boys delivered a performance that filled every one of us with immense pride!

🎞️ How the Game Went

The hosts started brightly and took the lead in the first half with a well-executed goal that silenced our travelling supporters for a moment.

But this is Nurudeen. We don’t break — we respond.

In the second half, the boys showed unbelievable character. We grew into the game, pressed higher, moved the ball with purpose, and were rewarded with a brilliant team goal that brought us level at 1-1!

From then on it was pure football drama:

• Woodwork rattled on both sides
• Goalkeepers pulling off world-class saves
• Defenders throwing bodies on the line
• End-to-end action until the final whistle

Full Time: Kogi United FC 1 – 1 Nurudeen Football Academy
A hard-fought, thoroughly deserved draw against a historic Nigerian club.

🤝 More Than a Friendly — This Was Brotherhood

We came, we competed, we earned respect on the pitch, and we left Lokoja with our heads held high. Moments like these are what grassroots football is all about — uniting communities, building relationships, and giving our young talents a stage to shine.

🙌 Special Appreciation

• The entire management, players, and fans of Kogi United FC for the warm reception and excellent organisation
• Our President — Alh. Mahmud Musa
• Our Chairman — Alh. Adamu Salihu Rabo
• Coaching staff, players, and every supporter who travelled

You all made this trip unforgettable.

🔜 The Return Leg is Coming!

Confluence Stadium showed us love. Now it’s our turn.
Abuja, get ready — we are bringing Kogi United home! 🔥

We are Nurudeen. We are fearless. We are family.

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