Gateway Horns delivered a ruthless display of attacking precision and defensive authority on Sunday, October 25, 2026, crushing Rivers Alphas 38–0 in their Showtime Flag Football League Season XV Gameweek 5 encounter at Showtime Arena, Meadow Hall, Lekki, Lagos.
READ ALSO: Ruthless Knights Humiliate Panthers 52–0 As Oyerinde Leads Showtime Season XV Demolition
For the Horns, it was a commanding response to their recent struggles. For the Alphas, it was another painful afternoon as their search for an attacking breakthrough ended in frustration against an organised and determined opponent.
The contest initially offered little indication of the punishment awaiting Rivers Alphas, with both teams struggling to convert their early opportunities. But once Adebare Adejumo connected with Nwokolo Prominence for a 20-yard touchdown, Gateway Horns seized control and never looked back.
Adejumo, who also serves as commissioner of the Showtime Flag Football League, was instrumental on the field, directing the Horns’ offence with confidence and recording a match-leading 9.6 fantasy points.
He followed his opening touchdown pass with further scoring connections to Adewole Mosimiloluwa, Odimbu Awele Gift and Omadhebo David, repeatedly exposing gaps in the Alphas’ defence.
Prominence was named Match MVP, earning a 7.7 performance rating after recording one receiving touchdown, 28 receiving yards and 3.2 fantasy points. Her contribution helped establish the momentum that carried Gateway towards a comprehensive victory.
Omadhebo was equally influential, finishing with 7.0 fantasy points, while Odimbu added 4.0 to complete the Horns’ leading fantasy trio behind Adejumo.
Gateway’s defence also produced decisive moments. Adekunle Waliya returned an interception for a touchdown, while Ogunmoyede Caroline repeatedly disrupted passing attempts. Judah Arowojolu contributed important interceptions as Rivers struggled to sustain meaningful attacking pressure.
For the Alphas, quarterback Michael Scofield endured a difficult outing despite connecting with Travis Akinwunmi, Adeoye Anuoluwapo and Umeri Ruth Eberechukwu at different stages. Their efforts ultimately failed to break through Gateway’s defensive resistance.
The Horns had already established a commanding advantage by halftime, and their superiority continued after the interval.
The official full-time scoreboard confirmed a 38–0 victory, strengthening Gateway Horns’ confidence as Season XV gathers momentum.
For Rivers Alphas, the challenge is now to regroup and find answers before their next assignment. For Gateway Horns, this was a performance that demanded attention across the league.
The Horns have sounded a warning. The rest of Showtime Season XV must now listen.
