Crown FC will be aiming to end a difficult run of form when they face Smart City FC in a crucial Match Day 14 fixture of the Nigeria National League (NNL) this afternoon.
The encounter will take place at the historic Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, with kickoff scheduled for 3pm.
For Crown FC, popularly known as the Ajilete Warriors, the match carries significant importance as they look to halt a worrying run of results. The Ogbomoso-based side are currently winless in their last four matches, both home and away, and will be eager to return to winning ways.
Their last visit to Lagos came three weeks ago when they played out a 1–1 draw with Inter Lagos. Crown FC appeared set to secure all three points before a costly goalkeeping error in the second half allowed their hosts to snatch an equaliser.
With only four matches left to conclude the season — one at home and three away — the stakes are high for the Ajilete Warriors. While their hopes of securing promotion may be fading, the team must finish the campaign strongly to avoid slipping closer to the relegation zone.
Fans are expected to witness an intense battle as both sides compete for vital points in what promises to be an exciting contest at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
