Our Gothia 2025 final came to an end after a quarter-final game saw us get knocked out by a multiple-time champion, Right to Dream. Summary below.
GROUP STAGE
1st Place (7 pts)
KNOCKOUTS
Knockout Round: vs IFK Norrköping (1-1) Goal by Haruna Abubakar (Won on penalties)
Quarter Final: vs Right to Dream (Lost 2-0)
RESULTS
Group Stage
vs IFK Göteborg (Won 2-1): Goals by Oluebube Emmanuel and Seun
vs Qarabağ FK (0 -0)
vs Mjällby AIF (Won 3-1) Goals by Oluebube Emmanuel, Seun Akanji and Naziru Ishaq
HIGHLIGHTS
Top of the group with control, intensity and solid performances
Resilience: Played two games in one day, winning a tense penalty shootout before a tight quarter final loss
Progress and pedigree: Champions in 2024; quarter-finalists in 2025 after facing a proven winner.
STANDOUT PERFORMERS
Seun Akanji: Really good in transitions, dangerous in final third.
Oluebube Emmanuel: Scored really good goals to set us going.
Solomon Adabo: Versatile, played multiple positions excellently, showed class and entertaining football.
Haruna Abubakar: Led from the back. Scored decisive goal in a big moment.
Stanley Chukwu: Extra energetic in the middle of the park.
Samuel Umoh: Imposing at the back.
WHAT'S NEXT
TCC (The Creative Championship) up next in September. The boys are recovering; full Gothia media (photos, mini-features, and player spotlights) to follow.
