The match played at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne had all the flash and talking points one would expect in a cup final but it was Dino who triumph with a 2-1 win.

After an opening exchange of control from both sides, Dino took the lead in the 25th minutes when Okiemute Adagharagba latched onto a pass from Fabian Sylvanus.

Beyond Limits pressurized Dino well in the closing stages of the first half and could had an equalizer but Musa Abdullahi’s shot at the edge of the 18-yard went wide, that was after Onyebuchi Obasi pulled his free-kick wide.

The second half was more fierce and explosive but Dino wouldn’t want a repeat of last season when they lost in the final and they took the initiative to get the second goal in earnest.

Just under three minutes into restart, the boys of Samuel Columbus got their second goal when Adekunle Elijah placed his curling effort beyond limits of the opposing goalkeeper from close range.

Coach Gibson of Dino effect three changes to put his boys in control of the game and protect their lead but Beyond Limits boys, playing in front of heir fans won’t give up easily. They staged a late rally and deservedly got what would then be a consolation on the stroke of time when Onyebuchi Obasi scored.

Moments after the goal, Dino were reduced to 10 men when Blessing Essien was given a marching order following a melee between players of both sides, but Dino held on to secure the victory which earned them their maiden trophy.

Head Coach of Dino Sporting Club, Godwin Gibson has praised his side’s remarkable character in their comeback win over Gbagada FC to secure a place in the 2022 Creative Championship Cup final.

Dino rallied to record 1-1 draw against their rivals before producing wonderful performance in the shootouts that ended 4-3 in favor Samuel Columbus boys on Sunday at the Remo Stadium in Ikenne.

Akibu had shot Gbagada into a first half lead before Hassan Agbede equalized for Dino with five minutes to full time.

An elated Gibson told OnwardNews24 after the game that his boys’ resolve not to give earned them a place in the final which they would strive to win.

“It was a well contested game and I don’t know what to say, I’m very impressed with the players. We conceded a goal in the first half and they came back ,and kept fighting until we got the equalizer.”

“It was a very good performance. We created many chances, but couldn’t finish them. However I thank God that we managed to pull through at the tail end.”

The victory means, Dino SC will face Beyond Limits in the final after the TCC League champions pipped Imperial FC in the second semi final and Coach Gibson said his side will be ready to for it.

We are aware of their qualities, we have played them before as well, so we’ll go back and continue working. It is our desire to lift this cup and we have to continue working to achieve this.” Godwin Gibson concluded.

Dino SC narrowly missed out on the title after they were beaten 3-2 by TCC Cup finalists, Gbagada FC on the final day of the season.

Speaking after the game, the seasoned administrator said, he’s satisfied with the performance of the boys and vowed to give young more platforms to showcase their talents to the world.

“It was a good tournament, the boys did pretty well, although I believe we have chances finished first and win the title, but overall I’m happy with their performance “

” Our aim as a club is to develop these youngsters and give them platform to shine, we will continue to do that, hopefully they will go on to achieve big things in their career. “

Dino SC finished second with 26 points, just two behind eventual champions Remo Stars Academy and one point above Valiant FC who themselves finished third.

Dino Sporting Club defeated defeated Iganmu United 2-0 in the match day 13 of the 2020-2021 Creative league championship at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode o Sunday.

Dino Sporting went into the match at the back of their midweek cup defeat to Remo Stars, but they just enough to bounce back to winning ways.

Afolayan Temitope scored the opening goal of the game in the 18 minutes of the encounter, before Oscar Bless added the second two minutes after half hour mark.

The Samuel Columbus Boys were unable to added to the tally in the second half, but they did well to stop their visitors from reducing the deficit.

The three points moved Dino Sporting Club moved to second on the log, just a point behind Remo Stars with 27 points.

Meanwhile Dino Sporting Club’s Afolayan Peters did enough to earn the man of the match award.