By TASUEDFinest Sports Desk

The curtain has officially fallen on Group B of the 2025 TASUED Olympic Games, and what a spectacle it was. A group that was initially tipped to be one-sided quickly morphed into a chaotic battlefield where reputations were challenged, young stars emerged, and tactical brilliance made the difference. With every point fiercely contested, the group delivered drama from the first whistle to the last.

CHEMISTRY – SCIENCE OF GOALS & GRIT

Chemistry stormed back into contention after a disappointing loss to GCP with two commanding wins that demonstrated tactical maturity and attacking chemistry—pun intended. Their final group game against Technical Education was a masterclass in precision and pressing football. Goals from Olumide, Oyindamola, and Pablo capped off a statement win and helped them clinch the top spot on goal difference.

Standout Player: Ezekiel Andrew, whose early double against Religious Studies set the tone for Chemistry’s campaign.

MOTM Mentions: Olumide, Ezekiel Andrew

TECHNICAL EDUCATION – DISCIPLINED & DETERMINED

Technical Education looked destined for dominance after collecting 6 points from their first two fixtures, including a 3-0 walkover win against GCP and a narrow 2-1 victory over Religious Studies, courtesy of Bakare Radheed’s deadly finishing. However, their defensive line crumbled against Chemistry in their last game, exposing gaps that cost them the top of the table finish. Still, a strong 2nd place secured their spot in the knockout round.

Standout Player: Bakare Radheed – clutch goals, high work rate, and cool composure.

MOTM Mentions: Osibowale Adetomiwa, Bakare Radheed

GCP – HUNGER WITHOUT CONSISTENCY

GCP proved to be the wild card of the group. They stunned Chemistry with a confident 2-0 victory, signaling their threat early, but couldn’t maintain momentum. A 1-1 draw with Religious Studies wasn’t enough to push them through, despite valiant efforts from players like Adeyemo Wariz and Atanda. A missed opportunity for a team filled with promise.

Standout Player: Adeyemo Wariz – his creativity and vision made GCP tick.

MOTM Mentions: Adeyemo Wariz

RELIGIOUS STUDIES – FIGHTERS BUT FAULTY FINISHERS

While they may not have won a match, Religious Studies can hold their heads high. They fought till the end in every fixture, scoring in two of their games and displaying grit in midfield. Unfortunately, their lack of attacking firepower and lapses in defense left them bottom of the group.

Standout Player: Akingbaje – resilient and sharp in tight spaces.

TOTAL GOALS SCORED:

16 goals were scored in Group B’s 6 games – averaging 2.67 goals per match. From long-range screamers to calmly converted penalties, every goal shifted the group dynamic dramatically.

TOP SCORERS FROM GROUP B:

Ezekiel Andrew (Chemistry) – 2

goals Bakare Radheed (Tech Edu) – 2 goals

Olumide (Chemistry) – 1 goal

Oyindamola (Chemistry) – 1 goal

Pablo (Chemistry) – 1 goal

Anuoluwapo Alabi (GCP) – 1 goa

Adesanwo Austin (GCP) – 1 goal

Atanda (GCP) – 1 goal

Akingbaje (Religious) – 1 goal

Falade Faruq (Religious) – 1 goal

No single player dominated the score sheet, reflecting the competitive balance of the group.

WHAT’S NEXT?

With Group B now wrapped up, Chemistry and Technical Education will head into the knockout stages, where the margin for error shrinks and every second counts. Can Chemistry maintain their momentum? Or will Technical Education regroup and reassert their dominance?

All eyes now shift to the remaining groups as the qualification race tightens.