Match Report
Yaba Stars 2–3 Solana FC | Third Place Playoff
What A Game
June 15, 2026
117d agoThe Tipngoal Knockout Championship third-place playoff delivered everything football fans could have hoped for—intensity, quality, drama, and five entertaining goals.
Both Yaba Stars and Solana FC came into the encounter determined to finish the tournament on a high, and they produced a fiercely contested battle from the first whistle. Solana FC took control in the first half thanks to an outstanding individual performance from Micheal Ibikunle, who scored a brilliant hat-trick to put his side in a commanding position before the break.
Ibikunle’s clinical finishing saw him end the championship with 4 goals, coming agonizingly close to snatching the Golden Boot award. Despite his incredible first-half display, he was unable to add to his tally in the second half.
Yaba Stars refused to give up and mounted a spirited comeback after the interval, pulling two goals back and piling on the pressure in the closing stages. Their late rally created a tense finish and had fans on the edge of their seats, but Solana FC held their nerve to preserve their narrow advantage.
At the final whistle, it ended:
Yaba Stars 2–3 Solana FC
The victory secured third place and the bronze medal for Solana FC, capping off an impressive campaign with a memorable performance. Credit also goes to Yaba Stars, who showed tremendous character and fighting spirit until the very end in what was a fantastic advertisement for grassroots football.
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🥉 Yaba Stars 2–3 Solana FC
⚽️ Micheal Ibikunle (Hat-trick)
🏅 Solana FC finish 3rd and claim the bronze medal in the Tipngoal Knockout Championship.
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