Golden Hawks – Episode 10: The Final Battle for Promotion

Golden Hawks – Episode 10: The Final Battle for Promotion

With five matches left, the Golden Hawks had one goal: secure promotion.

They played four crucial matches, fighting to stay on top of the league. But a shocking twist changed everything…

A team that no one expected—Imo Warriors—had made a stunning comeback.

Now, on the final matchday, Golden Hawks and Imo Warriors were tied on points.

The Last Four Matches

Match 1 – Golden Hawks 2-0 Port Harcourt Kings

📍 Away Match

⚽ Scorers: Michael (37’), David (79’)

A solid win, with Michael scoring again and David controlling the midfield.

Match 2 – Golden Hawks 3-1 Enugu Lions

📍 Home Match

⚽ Scorers: Michael (21’), Uche (56’), Samuel (85’)

A dominant performance, but Kano Strikers also won, keeping the pressure on.

Match 3 – Golden Hawks 1-2 Kano Strikers

📍 Away Match

⚽ Scorer: Michael (65’)

A painful loss, as Kano Strikers played aggressively and handed the Hawks their first defeat in weeks.

This allowed Imo Warriors to catch up on points.

Match 4 – Golden Hawks 2-1 Jos Mountain Eagles

📍 Home Match

⚽ Scorers: David (19’), Michael (72’)

A tough battle, but they secured the vital three points.

Meanwhile, Imo Warriors also won their match.

Updated League Table (After 24 Matches – Final Matchday)

Position

Team

Played

Won

Drawn

Lost

Points

1st

Golden Hawks

24

18

3

3

57

2nd

Imo Warriors

24

18

3

3

57

3rd

Kano Strikers

24

17

4

3

55

🔥 Golden Hawks and Imo Warriors are tied on points!

The final matchday will decide everything.

League Leaders (After 24 Matches)

⚽ Top Goal Scorer (NNL – All Teams)

1️⃣ Bashiru Suleiman (Kano Strikers) – 20 Goals

2️⃣ Michael (Golden Hawks) – 19 Goals

3️⃣ Ezekiel Okechukwu (Lagos Stars) – 16 Goals

🎯 Top Assist Provider (NNL – All Teams)

1️⃣ Emmanuel Idowu (Benin Warriors) – 14 Assists

2️⃣ David (Golden Hawks) – 13 Assists

3️⃣ Tijani Ahmed (Kano Strikers) – 12 Assists

Michael was just one goal behind Bashiru Suleiman in the race for the Golden Boot.

David was closing in on the most assists in the league.

Final Match – Golden Hawks vs. Imo Warriors

📍 Winner Gets Promoted to the NPFL!

This was the biggest match in Golden Hawks history.

A win? They secure promotion to the top division.

A loss? Their dream is over.

Everything comes down to this one game.

🚀 Next Episode: The Ultimate Showdown – Who Will Win?

Golden Hawks – Episode 11 (Final Episode): The Ultimate Showdown

Golden Hawks vs. Imo Warriors

📍 Final Matchday – Winner Gets Promoted to the NPFL!

🏟️ Stadium: Lagos National Stadium

👥 Attendance: 30,000 fans

Shocking Decision: Misan Starts Over Michael!

In a bold move, Perfect Iloh benched Michael, the team’s top scorer, for 18-year-old academy prospect Misan Obaseki.

The decision shocked everyone.

🗣️ “A young striker in a title-deciding match? Is Perfect making a mistake?”

But Perfect believed in the boy.

“Misan, this is your moment. Prove yourself.”**

Misan nodded, determined to repay the coach’s trust.

First Half – Tight & Tense

Both teams played cautiously, knowing what was at stake.

20th Minute: Imo Warriors nearly scored, but Ayomide made a brilliant diving save.

38th Minute: David curled in a dangerous free kick, but it hit the crossbar.

⏳ Halftime Score: Golden Hawks 0-0 Imo Warriors

Second Half – Late Drama

52nd Minute: Uche sent a through ball to Misan, but the keeper saved his shot.

67th Minute: Imo Warriors scored, but it was ruled offside.

85th Minute: PENALTY FOR GOLDEN HAWKS! Misan was fouled inside the box!

He stepped up to take it…

🚨 MISS! His shot hit the post!

💔 The fans groaned as Misan buried his face in his hands.

⏳ Full-Time Score: Golden Hawks 0-0 Imo Warriors

PENALTY SHOOTOUT – NNL TITLE ON THE LINE!

⚠️ Michael did not play at all. Misan would still take a penalty.

Imo Warriors go first.

Team

Player

Result

Imo Warriors

Bashiru Suleiman

✅ Scored (1-0)

Golden Hawks

David

✅ Scored (1-1)

Imo Warriors

Tijani Bello

❌ Missed (Still 1-1)

Golden Hawks

Uche

✅ Scored (2-1)

Imo Warriors

Ezekiel Okechukwu

✅ Scored (2-2)

Golden Hawks

Samuel

✅ Scored (3-2)

Imo Warriors

Emmanuel Idowu

✅ Scored (3-3)

Golden Hawks

Misan Obaseki

✅ Scored (4-3)

Imo Warriors

Kelvin Musa

❌ Saved by Ayomide!

Golden Hawks

Ayomide (Goalkeeper)

✅ Scored (5-3)

🏆 GOLDEN HAWKS WIN! THEY ARE PROMOTED TO THE NPFL!

Final Moments

🎉 The players stormed the pitch! Fans rushed the field in celebration!

Misan fell to his knees, crying. He had missed a penalty in normal time but redeemed himself in the shootout.

Ayomide, the goalkeeper, was the hero, saving a crucial penalty and scoring the final kick!

Perfect Iloh lifted his hands to the sky. The dream had come true.

🔥 Golden Hawks will play in the NPFL next season!

End of Season Summary

🏆 NNL Champions: Golden Hawks

📈 Promoted to NPFL

⚽ Top Goal Scorer (Golden Hawks): Michael – 19 Goals

🎯 Top Assist Provider (Golden Hawks): David – 13 Assists

Next season, the Golden Hawks will face Nigeria’s best teams in the NPFL.

Their journey is just beginning.

The Golden Hawks rise! 🦅🔥

🔚 THE END.

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