By Adekunle-Oni Daniel

The Faculty of Technology, UI, has, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, defeated the Faculty of Science to win the Inter-faculty Football Tournament.

The match, which took place on the Old Student’ Union Pitch, commenced with the Faculty of Science playing a physical style of game. Kevwe from the Faculty of Science fired his first shot attempt, which went over the cross bar.

The first shot on target came from Bolaji, a player of the Faculty of Science, but Ekene, the goalkeeper for the Faculty of Technology, intercepted by pushing the ball over the bar.

Both sides failed to break the deadlock at halftime with the scoreline holding at a 0-0 draw.

At the commencement of the second half, Faculty of Technology kicked off with a determined strategy, causing a threat within the opponent defence, but Akinpade from the Faculty of Technology team was unable to find the net, sending the ball wide.

The Faculty of Science had the best highlight of the day, but they were unable to convert any of the chances to a goal.

The only goal of the day came from the Faculty of Technology when Pamilerin found the back of the net with a shot.

In a bid to secure an equalizer, the Faculty of Science kept pressing the defence of the Faculty of Technology but was unable to convert any of the chances.

The final minutes of the game came with more pressure, but the Faculty of Technology held on to their 1-0 lead till the end of the game. The competition ended with awards issued to outstanding players in the tournament.

Obaloluwa from the Faculty of Social Sciences emerged the Highest  Goal Scorer of the tournament with 3 goals. Ayodele Oluwapamilerin from the Faculty of Technology was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Tournament, while Ekene from the Faculty of Technology was awarded the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament.

The Faculty of Technology was the crowned winner of the Interfaculty Male Football Tournament having secured a 1-0 victory over the Faculty of Science.