NLO: Amtay FC Thrash Sumaila Strikers 6–4 in Opening Thriller

Mustapha Alfanla

Kano, April 18, 2026
Nationwide League One campaign got off to a dramatic start as Amtay Football Club of Kano secured an emphatic 6–4 victory over Sumaila Strikers FC in a high-scoring encounter played at the Hagagawa Football Field in Bichi.

With this result, Amtay FC begins their campaign on a strong note, sending a clear message to other contenders in the league, while Sumaila Strikers will look to regroup and tighten their defense ahead of their next fixture against Arewa FC.

The match is expected to be one of the standout games of the opening round, reflecting the competitive and unpredictable nature of this season’s Nationwide League One.

Amtay FC next match will be against Bichi Feeders FC on the 26th April 2026 at the Bichi stadium by 2pm.