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Match Day 1 Unity Preseason Tourney: Nasarawa United, Manahaim FC, Lobi Stars, FWC records victory
Joel Ajayi
As 2022 edition of Unity Pre-season tournament kick off in the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, the participating teams; Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars, Manahaim and Family Worship Club record victories respectively in the Match Day 1 of the tourney.
In the opening game, Nasarawa United defeated Mailantarki 2-0 in the first game of Day 1 of the tournament.
The NNL team, Mailantarki gave the 2021 Runner-up, Nasarawa United, run for their money but the experience of the Lafia- based team outclassed the Mailantarki boys, as the match ended 2-0.
In the second game of the day, an Abuja based club, Manahaim FC, pipped Doma FC of Gombe 1-0 team carry the day.
It was an explosive encounter between the two clubs but a late goal from Manahaim separated the two teams.
Also in the third game of the tourney, Lobi Star of Makurdi with the slogan “Shoe Get size” indeed proved that shoe get size, as they beat City FC, despite the excellent display of the Abuja based club Citizen team as they bank on the experience to overcome as the game ended 1-0.
In the last Game played at Area 3 pitch, Family Worship Club FWC won Destiny FC 3-0. Lobi Stars,.
However, action continues in day 2 of the tournament with the following fixtures.
Match Day 2 Fixtures
Wikki Vs EFCC (12pm)- Old Parade Ground
Sports Supply FC Vs City (2pm )- Old Parade Ground OPG
Destiny vs Nuredeen – Old Parade Ground OPG 4pm.
Setraco Vs FWC (2pm) Area 3 Pitch.
Like Minds Vs Nasarawa (4pm ) Area 3 Pitch.
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Niger Delta Sports Festival in steady motion
Following reports of a misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations showed that the athletes acted based on a wrong information The issue has since been resolved, according to athletes who spoke on the condition of not being quoted.
The incident came after a breathtaking opening ceremony of the Niger Delta Sports Festival on Tuesday, April 1, while competitions in the various sports have taken full swing across all the venues.
According to sources, there was a minor disturbance on Day 2 of the festival arising from a local misunderstanding between the Akwa Ibom State contingent and their state sports authority.
However, it was learnt that the dispute was over local camping allowances, which was misdirected.
Our source also confirmed that the State Sports establishment quickly resolved the issues.
The events of the festival are going on smoothly and steadily across all competition venues, with members of the public enjoying an exciting sporting time.
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