Dominion FC Crashes Out in Semifinal After Narrow, Controversial Loss to Adamimogo FM
Dominion Broadcast FC’s impressive run in the Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi/SWAN 5-A-Side Football Competition ended in disappointment on Friday as they fell 0–1 to Adamimogo FM Ibadan in a tense and emotionally charged semifinal clash.
Coming into the game with confidence after their thrilling 3–2 victory over FRCN — a match where Jonathan the King of the Pitch dazzled with two goals and Samuel delivered a thunderous strike — Dominion FC carried both momentum and belief into the semifinal stage.
And for large spells of the match, they played like a team destined for the final.
The first half produced the biggest highlight of the encounter when Dominion FC’s ever-reliable goalkeeper, Samson Balogun, delivered a moment of brilliance. Known to fans as one of the safest hands in the tournament, Samson dived full stretch to save a well-taken penalty, keeping Dominion in the contest and sending supporters into a frenzy.
His heroic stop energized the team and set the tone for a fierce battle.
However, the second half brought heartbreak. Adamimogo FM capitalized on a loose ball inside the box to score the only goal of the match just minutes after the restart.
Dominion FC pushed relentlessly for an equalizer, with the likes of Shittu Money, Asho the Co-Debater, and Dr. Amos Gajigaji battling tirelessly, but the match took a controversial turn as a string of questionable refereeing decisions disrupted their rhythm and stalled several promising moves.
Players, officials, and fans expressed frustration, insisting that the officiating fell short of the tournament’s standard. Many described the outcome as a case of Dominion FC being “rigged out” of a match they were very much alive in.
Speaking after the game, team captain Gbenga Ogunjobi showed leadership and resilience despite the painful loss. He vowed that Dominion FC would return “stronger, sharper, and better prepared” for future competitions, emphasizing that the team had proven its quality throughout the tournament.
Dominion Broadcast FC may have missed out on a place in the final, but they leave the competition with their heads high — celebrated for their teamwork, their fighting spirit, and unforgettable moments of brilliance that captured the admiration of fans and neutrals alike.