Collins Edwin FC ended a frustrating three-year streak of Matchday 1 disappointments in emphatic fashion, thrashing North York 4-0 in their opening fixture of the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) Legacy Group A.
Coming into the season under pressure to shake off their slow-start reputation, Collins Edwin wasted no time asserting dominance. Caleb Onawumi opened the scoring in the 9th minute, setting the tone early. A composed penalty from Adedayo Ibrahim in the 20th minute doubled their lead before halftime.
The second half saw more of the same as Akamo Isreal struck in the 56th minute and Paul Terseer added a fourth in the 70th to complete a resounding victory.
Over the past three seasons, Collins Edwin had stumbled out of the gate, failing to win their opening games—a trend that had raised questions about their consistency and title ambitions. But this win not only ends that run, it signals a potential shift in momentum and intent for the current campaign.
In other Legacy Group A results:
- Synergy Ultimate Sports were awarded a walkover win as Trade Safe failed to show up.
- Magic Stars drew 1-1 with Dosu Joseph FC. MBA John scored in the 32nd minute for Magic Stars before Akindele Ayatu leveled in the 50th.
- Emmydinho FC defeated Divine Praise FC 1-0, with Eletu Ismail finding the net in the 35th minute.
- Victory FC edged Smart City Feeders 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. Sadeeq Abdulwahab, Lateef Kazeem, and Taiwo Waheed scored for Victory, while Fatai Ibrahim netted a brace for the losing side.
But all eyes are now on Collins Edwin, who not only collected three points but made a statement that this season, they are not here to repeat history—they are here to rewrite it.
