FC Ebedei and Wonderxchange FC battle for a place in the final
FC Ebedei will take on Wonderxchange FC in a highly anticipated Cool Hopefuls Cup semi-final clash, with both sides aiming to secure a spot in the final of the Ebedei Sports College-sponsored preseason and scouting tournament.
After a strong group-stage performance, FC Ebedei finished as Group A winners with a perfect record, winning all three of their matches. On the other hand, Wonderxchange FC battled through Group B, securing second place with four points after a draw against FC Ebedei JNR in their final group-stage match.
With a place in the final on the line, both teams will be eager to bring their best performances to the pitch at the FC Ebedei Stadium.
Match Details
Fixture: FC Ebedei vs. Wonderxchange FC
Competition: Cool Hopefuls Cup Semi-Final
Date: Friday, 14 February
Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm
Venue: FC Ebedei Stadium, Apele-Sagamu
Recent Form
FC Ebedei’s Journey to the Semi-Finals
FC Ebedei dominated Group A, winning all three matches and scoring freely while maintaining defensive solidity. They come into this fixture in top form, having scored in every game while keeping multiple clean sheets.
• Matchday 1: FC Ebedei 2 – 0 SDK FC
• Matchday 2: B.E Arena 0 – 1 FC Ebedei
• Matchday 3: FC Ebedei 4 – 1 AAYK
Group A
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Ebedei | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 |  B.E Arena FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 |  SDK FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 |  AAYK FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 0 |
Qualification next stage
Wonderxchange FC’s Journey to the Semi-Finals
Wonderxchange FC had a solid group-stage campaign, showing resilience in crucial moments. They started with a 2-2 draw against The Lord’s Favour FA before securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Elebuibon Boyz FC. A hard-fought 0-0 draw against FC Ebedei JNR confirmed their place in the knockout stage.
• Matchday 1: Wonderxchange FC 2 – 2 The Lord’s Favour FA
• Matchday 2: Wonderxchange FC 3 – 0 Elebuibon Boyz FC
• Matchday 3: FC Ebedei JNR 0 – 0 Wonderxchange FC
Group B
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Ebedei JNR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2 |  Wonderxchange FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 |  The Lord’s Favour FA | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 2 |
| 4 |  Elebuibon Boyz FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Qualification next stage
Qualification next stage
Players to Watch
Shile Lawal (FC Ebedei) – The tournament’s leading goalscorer with four goals will be looking to continue his fine form.
Miracle Osekene (FC Ebedei) – A consistent attacking threat, capable of scoring and creating chances.
Mighty Aderibigbe (Wonderxchange FC) – A key player in Wonderxchange FC’s attack, he will be crucial in breaking down FC Ebedei’s defence.
Imoleayo Alabi (Wonderxchange FC) – The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet against FC Ebedei JNR and will need to be at his best to stop FC Ebedei’s attacking firepower.
What’s at Stake?
The winner of this match will advance to the Cool Hopefuls Cup Final, where they will face the winner of the other semi-final clash between B.E Arena FC and FC Ebedei JNR. With both teams determined to claim the trophy, expect an intense battle with no room for error.
Can FC Ebedei continue their dominant run and book a spot in the final, or will Wonderxchange FC rise to the occasion and pull off a major upset?
All eyes will be on the FC Ebedei Stadium as these two teams go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
