After a super interesting preliminary round, the final matches of the Ace Mariners Football Tournament were held on the 12th of November, 2022.
Let’s get into the tactical aspects of the final games:
3rd Place Match
Ace Mariners FC Vs Emmydinho FC
Emmydinho FC didn’t show up for the game.
Final Match
Lekki United FC 1 Vs 0 Excel FC
Team Formation: 1-3-4-3
Style of play/Tactical approach:
- When Attacking: they were building out from the back/transits, width play from there into mid/final 3rds.
- When Defending: they approached with a mid-block and the side midfielders turned into fullbacks Emmydinho approaches their defensive 3rd.
Ace Mariners Players
| Player Name | Jersey Number |
| Bolaji Faleye | 1 |
| Ahmed Hassan | 15 |
| Alaka Emmanuel | 3 |
| Adekoya Bode | 5 |
| Afolabi Muftau | 11 |
| Biola Aminu | 31 |
| Yusuf Samuel | 23 |
| Opaleye Tohib | 25 |
| Akilo Michael | 10 |
| Daniel Bakare | 7 |
| Hassan Mubarak | 18 |
| RESERVE LIST | |
| Lawal Olalekan | 24 |
| Balogun Ayomide | 13 |
| Osunlolu Michael | 21 |
| Adewale Ayomide | 26 |
| Taiwo Oladimeji | 4 |
| Camara Malik | 19 |
| Bolaji Babatunde | 20 |
Lekki United FC Players
| Player Name | Jersey Number |
| Odukaye Olabisi | 30 |
| Osigwe Bright | 25 |
| Adeduwan Natic | 5 |
| Akewasola Taofiq | 6 |
| Balogun Seyi | 20 |
| Aseka Peter | 11 |
| Sidime Raman | 10 |
| Segbenu Olaetan | 27 |
| Kuye Michael | 45 |
| Sholola Sheriff | 13 |
| Fowoshade Alamin | 15 |
| SUBSTITUTES | |
| Eyitayo Qudus | 24 |
| Akingbade Samson | 26 |
| Aremu Ismael | 7 |
| Owoyele Michael | 16 |
| Adetandi Sodiq | 29 |
| Agbomedi Tunde | 17 |
We had Ace Mariners’ Patrons and friends of our patrons grace the final match event. It was all shades of beautiful and our immense thanks go to all match attendees. Overall we are grateful to technical team, our patrons, sponsors, players and the spectators for making the day super successful. The invited clubs loved the tournament and the spectators had fun watching the matches.
If you will like to register your child or join Ace Mariners Football Academy, register now at https://acemariners.com/football-academy-registration/
Sporting Regards.
Ace Mariners