Goals Galore on Day 3 as Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup Ties Tighten

Wednesday showcased goals, thrilling moments, and three distinct results as the 2026 Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup continued.

At Alade Stadium, FC Odini and FC Ikpeba engaged in the most exciting match of the day, finishing in a 2-2 draw. Malomo Basit opened the scoring for Odini within the first minute, but Daniel Okon equalized for Ikpeba with a header. Nsikak Nsikak then put Odini back in front in the 71st minute, only for Assurance Solomon to net a late equalizer, leaving the tie evenly poised for the second leg.

FC Agali seized control of their matchup with a convincing 3-1 victory over FC Oloyede in Badagry. Matthew Idowu scored twice to lead the attack, and Solomon Joseph added a third goal, providing Agali with a two-goal advantage despite Lawanson Esho’s response for Oloyede.

Meanwhile, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, FC Akanni secured a narrow 1-0 victory against FC Dominic thanks to an 85th-minute goal from substitute Boluwatife Iwaojuku. This came after Hameed Balogun had saved a penalty from Hanif Sanusi in the first half.