Match Report
Kubwa Football League: Mendy's Brace was Enough To Complete The Turnaround for Runners FC
Runners FC secured a thrilling 3–2 victory over Sporting Football Academy in Match Day 4 of the Kubwa Football League, with Mendy scoring twice
October 11, 2026
4d agoRunners FC secured a thrilling 3–2 victory over Sporting Football Academy in Match Day 4 of the Kubwa Football League 2025/2026, with Mendy scoring twice to help his side claim all three points in an entertaining encounter.
Runners FC and Sporting Football Academy delivered an exciting contest in the Kubwa Football League (KFL) 2025/2026, producing five goals in a closely fought encounter that kept the outcome in doubt until the final stages.
Sporting Football Academy took the lead through Gambo in the 41st minute, but Runners FC responded strongly after the break. Shola equalised in the 46th minute before Mendy scored twice in quick succession to put Runners FC in a commanding position. Sunday's 63rd-minute goal brought Sporting Football Academy back into the contest, but Runners held on to secure a 3–2 win.
Gambo Gives Sporting Football Academy the Lead
Sporting Football Academy broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Gambo found the back of the net.
The goal gave Sporting Football Academy a valuable advantage heading towards half-time and put Runners FC under pressure to respond.
With the opening goal separating the teams at the interval, Runners FC needed a strong second-half performance to turn the game around.
Runners FC Respond After the Break
Runners FC wasted little time getting back into the contest.
Just one minute into the second half, Shola scored in the 46th minute to bring Runners FC level at 1–1.
The equaliser provided the platform for a remarkable spell of attacking football, as Runners FC continued to push forward in search of the lead.
Mendy's Brace Turns the Game Around
The decisive period of the match belonged to Mendy, who delivered two crucial goals for Runners FC.
Mendy struck in the 52nd minute to put Runners FC ahead for the first time in the encounter. Four minutes later, he scored again in the 56th minute, completing his brace and extending the lead to 3–1.
His two goals in quick succession gave Runners FC a significant advantage and put Sporting Football Academy in a difficult position.
With the momentum shifting firmly towards Runners FC, Sporting Football Academy needed a response to keep their hopes of earning points alive.
Sunday Restores Hope for Sporting Football Academy
Sporting Football Academy refused to give up and found a way back into the match in the 63rd minute when Sunday scored to reduce the deficit to 3–2.
The goal brought renewed hope for Sporting Football Academy and set up a tense closing period, with just one goal separating the teams.
However, Runners FC maintained their advantage through the remaining stages of the encounter to secure a hard-fought victory.
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