By Esther Odunlami
FAMS booked their place in the final of the female football category of the SUG Games ’26 after defeating FASA 2–0 in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Friday, November 6, 2026, completing a 4–0 aggregate victory.
Having secured a 2–0 win in the first leg, FAMS maintained their advantage as both teams returned for the decisive encounter.
Adelogo Fiyinfoluwa was the standout performer, scoring both goals for FAMS. She opened the scoring in the first half before finding the net again after the break to complete her brace and seal the victory for her team.
Speaking after the match, FASA coach, Semilore, popularly known as Coach Jaguar, admitted that his players fell short of expectations. He attributed their performance partly to inadequate preparation, explaining that academic commitments and the fact that most of the players were finalists had affected the team’s training schedule.
Despite the defeat, he expressed confidence in the team’s ability to improve, saying, “The girls have not really played well. I believe in them that they will come back better.”
On his part, FAMS coach, Coach Salami, described his team’s performance as satisfactory. He noted that the players had followed his instructions despite not having a complete squad. He added that he had approached the encounter expecting a win and was pleased that the team delivered.
Reacting to her performance, Adelogo Fiyinfoluwa expressed delight at scoring twice and helping her team secure a place in the final. However, she admitted that missing some scoring opportunities was disappointing.
She also commended her teammates for their support and encouragement throughout the match, noting that their determination, teamwork and refusal to give up contributed to the victory.
The result sees FAMS advance to the final of the female football category, while FASA’s campaign in the competition comes to an end.