Best Talent Football Club of Mowe will join eleven other sides as the Nationwide League One (NLO) fixtures are released, with all matches slated for MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The Mowe outfit entered the new season after a narrow defeat in the State Federation Cup, losing to Lasegski FC on penalties after failing to convert several chances during regular time.
The league's group stage features Yewa FC, Raymond FC, M&N, H2U FC, Custom FC, Lasegski, John FC, Juvenile, Dino Sporting, Patriot FC and Customs FC. Organisers confirmed the competition will commence on 17 April, noting that Adeyinka Adeyemo's squad is in "optimum shape" for the campaign. Under the league's format, each group winner will be paired with the winner of the corresponding centre in a knockout draw.
General Manager Sikiru Ibrahim, known as SK, expressed confidence ahead of the season, stating, "I think with due respect, all the teams in our group are very strong, but Best Talent FC are ready to try our best. Our primary objective is to snatch the sole ticket and secure promotion to the Nigeria Nationa League, NNL, God's, willing. Amen." Head coach Farouk Yusuf echoed the sentiment, adding, "We are already gearing up for this season as we look forward to the commencement of the league. We have been working round the clock to fulfil the yearnings and aspirations of our teaming fans. We can not afford to let down this time." He also affirmed, "We are confident that our players are ready to give their optimum best and make a strong impression in the upcoming season."
Best Talent FC's opening match will be against H2U FC on Saturday, 18 April 2026, at 4 pm, also at MKO Abiola Stadium.
It is surprising that a side fresh from a penalty‑shootout loss in the State Federation Cup is already being billed as a promotion contender. The disappointment could have dented morale, yet both the general manager and the coach speak of "optimum shape" and "ready to try our best," suggesting a deliberate psychological reset.
Tactically, the emphasis on "working round the clock" hints at intensive pre‑season conditioning, likely aimed at improving the conversion rate that cost them against Lasegski FC. If the players can translate that preparation into sharper finishing, the group's "very strong" opponents may prove less daunting.
While no Nigerian player is highlighted, the club's base in Mowe and its fanbase across Ogun state mean local supporters will be closely watching whether the promised resurgence materialises, especially after the recent cup exit.
The opening clash with H2U FC on 18 April will be the first real test of the squad's readiness; a positive result could set the tone for the group stage and reinforce the club's promotion ambitions.
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