Preview: FC Dominic vs FC Akanni — One Goal Between Them. Everything to Play For.

FC Akanni hold the advantage. But FC Dominic are not done yet.

The second leg is set up beautifully — Akanni’s 1-0 first-leg win means Dominic need to score at least three goals to go through on regulation, or two to force extra time. It is a challenge that demands attacking intent from the very first minute, and that kind of open, aggressive football tends to produce exactly the sort of drama this tournament thrives on.

Olusegun Feranmi has been impressive for FC Dominic throughout this competition — his composure from the penalty spot and his ability to create in tight spaces make him one of the most technically gifted players in the tournament. If Dominic are going to find a way back into this tie, he needs to be at his absolute best.

FC Akanni, managed with the tactical intelligence you would expect from a former international of Waidi Akanni’s pedigree, will set up to control the tempo rather than chase the game. Hanif Sanusi’s early influence in these matches has been consistent and clever — exploiting defensive errors in the opening exchanges and making Akanni’s side very difficult to break down once they are ahead.

This is the kind of tie where one moment changes everything. Will it go to penalties? Will Dominic find three goals from somewhere? Whatever happens, it is going to be compelling.