Left winger Ajibola Emmanuel was on target as Grassrunners FC recorded an impressive victory over Inter Lagos in the 2026 Ogunjobi Gold Cup at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Monday.

The youngster opened the scoring in the 28th minute after capitalising on a defensive error, giving Grassrunners the advantage in their Matchday Four encounter.

Ubi Johnson extended the lead with a well-taken effort as Grassrunners secured a 2-0 victory that moved them to the top of the tournament standings with 10 points.

The result was one of the major talking points of the day, with Grassrunners overcoming Inter Lagos to strengthen their position in the pre-season competition.

Born on 28 August 2009, Ajibola is one of the young Nigerian players seeking to establish himself in competitive football. His goal against Inter Lagos provided an important contribution to Grassrunners’ campaign in a tournament that brings together clubs preparing for the new season.

The Ogunjobi Gold Cup continued to provide teams with an opportunity to assess their squads and give players valuable competitive minutes ahead of their respective league campaigns.

Grassrunners’ victory underlined their early form in the competition, as they moved to the top of the table following Matchday Four.

The tournament was scheduled to resume on Wednesday after a break on Tuesday, with participating clubs continuing their pursuit of the pre-season title.