By Sports Editor
The Ultimate League Premier UPL 2025 kicked off in a thrilling fashion, with defending champions Gateway FA setting the tone with a 1-0 victory over ABUAD FC. Ibirinde Segun’s lone strike sealed the win for the champions.
EKSU Galacticos and Crown Royal FC shared the spoils in a goalless draw, while Royal FA’s match against Agbana FA was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Unity FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Choice FC, with Sheriff Bakare’s free-kick goal proving insufficient for the Lemon Boys. NIS FC and BELLATORES SC played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, but the match’s outcome is pending a decision from the league management.
In the most explosive match of the week, Wondersxchange FC edged CRANKSHAFT FC 3-2 in a five-goal thriller.
The opening match was witnessed by members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti State chapter being Media partners for the Ultimate Premier League 2025.
The visit to ABUAD for the opening match was aimed at identifying with the grassroots tournament which began about three years ago with remarkable strides.
Here’s a summary of the first week’s results:
- ABUAD FC 0-1 Gateway FA
- EKSU Galacticos 0-0 Crown ROYAL FC
- Royal FA vs Agbana FA (Match postponed)
- Unity FC 2-1 Choice FC
- NIS FC 2-2 BELLATORES SC (inconclusive)
- Wondersxchange FC 3-2 CRANKSHAFT FC
Below are week 2 fixtures billed for Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February 👇
- 8th Feb: Agbana Wonder FA vs NIS FC (Shephered School, 10am)
- 8th Feb: Royal FA vs Wondersxchange FC (Eksu Pitch, 4pm)
- 9th Feb: CRANKSHAFT FC vs UNITY FC (Abuad Field, 2pm)
- 9th Feb: Abuad Staff FC vs EKSU Galacticos (Abuad Field, 4pm)
- 10th Feb: Choice FC vs Crown ROYAL FC (Federal Poly)
- Bellatores SC vs Gateway FA (Pending)
Match updates and excitement from the Ultimate League Premier 2025 are available on the ULTIMATELEAGUEPREMIERE social media handles including Instagram and Facebook
