- by Pelumi Abiara
Green Lock FC’s Impressive Evolution Cup Group Stage Stats Ahead of the Final
Green Lock FC dominated Group B of the Pan-African Invitational Football Tournament (Evolution Cup), showcasing remarkable consistency and firepower.
Group Stage Results
Green Lock FC navigated Group B unbeaten, securing their place in the final with these results:
1. Green Lock FC 2-1 Mallam FA
– 🏅 Player of the Match: Damilola Adeyeye.
2. Green Lock FC 2-1 La Planet FC
– 🏅 Player of the Match: Damilola Adeyeye.
3. Green Lock FC 1-1 F8ballersAfrica
– 🏅 Player of the Match: Idris Ibrahim.
4. Green Lock FC 2-1 King O FC
– 🏅 Player of the Match: Kehinde Oni.
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Standout Stats:
1. Unbeaten Run: 3 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses in 4 matches, securing their place as Group B winners with 10 points.
2. Attacking Prowess: – Scored 7 goals (highest in Group B, joint highest in both groups), averaging 1.75 goals per match.
Goal Scorers & Assist Makers
Goals:
– Praise Adebisi (2)
– Damilola Adeyeye (2)
– Kehinde Oni (1)
– Samuel Daniel (1)
– Israel Amodu (1)
Assists:
– Kehinde Oni (2)
– Praise Adebisi (1)
– Damilola Adeyeye (1)
Key Comparisons:
– Only team in both groups to combine a perfect defensive record (0 losses) with the most goals scored in their group.
– Outperformed fellow finalists Bolapro Sporting FC (10 vs. 8 points) and in goals scored (7 vs. 6).
Final Showdown
Green Lock FC will enter the final as favorites, backed by their unbeaten streak, attacking flair, and tactical discipline.
Green Lock FC will face Bolapro Sporting (Group A runners-up) in the Evolution Cup final on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja.
Bolapro Sporting advanced after Group A winners Deportivo FC withdrew to honor a prior league commitment.
Players to Watch in the Final
1. Damilola Adeyeye
– Role: Attacking Midfielder/Forward
– Strengths: mesmerising dribbles, vision (2 goals, 1 assist), and two Player of the Match awards.
2. Kehinde Oni
– Role: Midfielder
– Strengths: creative engine (2 assists, 1 goal), pivotal in the final third.
3. Praise Adebisi
– Role: Forward
– Strengths: clinical finisher (2 goals, 1 assist), constant threat to defenses.
4. Defensive Wall: Shallom Abah & Michael Onigbinde
– Role: Center-Backs
– Strengths: Rock-solid in defense, aerial proficiency and good ball-playing defenders
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With 4 Player of the Match awards across 4 games, a 7-goal attacking showcase, and a defense led by Abah and Onigbinde, Green Lock FC enters the final as the team to beat.
