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2019/2020 Niger State Gov. Cup:Suleja FC crowns Champion, Kontagora FC Settles for Bronze medal
Suleja local government have emerged champions of 2019/ 2020 Niger state governors’ cup, after edging Chanchaga local government 5-3 on penalty shoots out, as normal duration ended 0-0 at Sani Bello football complex- Kontagora Niger state.
The 39 edition of power state annual competition was historic in nature, as the finalists displayed good football artistry which rivets the attention of over 5,000 bystanders and other top dignitaries who thronged Sani Bello football field in their large numbers; Suleja FC and Chanchaga FC had to stretch out themselves to penalties after normal duration ended nil-all draw.
The highlights of this year’s final were centered around reigning champ (Suleja local government), as they continued to show brilliance in all their displays on that day. Although, the neatness of Sani Bello football complex, was advantageous to Chanchaga FC football fans seeing them everywhere at the stadium – cheering their team passionately the eventual winners were not technically and tactically pressured by the fans’ antics throughout the encounter.
Based on facts, match odds did not really favor Suleja as bookmakers and punters believed Chanchaga FC would coast home to victory hinging it on the motivation by its local government chairman who had promised to compensate them handsomely if they win this year’s Niger state governors cup final.
Meanwhile, the host city, Kontagora walked over Katcha local government in the third-place match -prior to the finals. The third-place match was scheduled for 8 am, however, Katcha FC came about 9 am, after giving grace of 20 minutes by the local organizing committee. The organizers felt Katcha were nonchalant to the rules of football thus, they activated the section of football statutes which frowns at such a scenario in a football competition.
En route the final match, Chanchaga local government and Kontagora played 3-2 on penalties whilst Suleja FC defeated Katcha local government 4-3 on penalties.
Historically, Suleja local government has now hoisted Niger state governors cup 11 times, trailing this year’s runners up -Chanchaga local government, who has won lifted the diadem 13 good times since the inception of the tournament in 1980.
This year’s outstanding performers :
Highest goals scorer; Emmanuel John, from Kontagora FC – cliched the golden ball award with 7 goals.
Most valuable player; Chanchaga FC midfielder -Mohammed Ajayi was adjudged as MVP.
Best goalkeeper;
Suleja FC’s Junior Kolo went home with the golden gloves.
Moreover, the 2019/2020 Niger state governors cup was kneeling contested between 24 teams from 25 local governments in the state, which obviously is one the memorable takeaways from this year’s 2 weeks marathon of – epic football showpiece in Niger state.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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