The Lions faced Adamimogo FC in an exciting fixture at the Inspire Scouting Tournament, following a late schedule change due to the unavailability of Crescent FC. The match, held at the Nitel Playing Ground in Oshodi, Lagos, brought together two familiar sides from Akure city, showcasing their rivalry on a bigger stage.

Adamimogo FC struck first, converting from the penalty spot to take an early lead. However, the Lions roared back, with Mighty Aderibigbe delivering a brilliant solo effort to equalize before halftime. Both teams displayed resilience and skill, but the game concluded in a tightly contested 1-1 draw.