by The Ajasa News | February 18, 2020 3:55 am
By Martin Odiete, Abuja
The 2019/2020 edition of the FCT FA league ended on Monday with lots of fanfare and panache even as WACO Football Academy defeated Winco Foam FC 4-1 to lift the exalted trophy
It was indeed a final to behold as Abuja residents turn out in their hundreds to watch the highly explosive final match which took place at the Area 3 playing pitch. The occasion attracted former National Team coaches like John Obuh and Ladan Bosso. The acting Secretary Social Development and current FCT Sports Director, Chief Dilichukwu Onyeadinma was also in attendance.
It was indeed a first in a kind final match marshaled by current FCT FA Chairman, Abbah Muktar and his board members..
WACO fc began the game with all seriousness opening scoring in the 17th minute through their mercurial captain Enock Tanimu. Three minutes later Odama Ebiriku doubled the lead for the enterprising WACO boys to make it 2-0.
In the second half, Winco Foam changed strategy to curtail the midfield dominance of their opponent, but just three minutes into the half, WACO’s Silas John made it three through a header.
In the 55th minute Winco Foam’s Kingsley Chinedu scored a spectacular solo effort to reduce the deficit to 1-3, but it was too little too late.
The free scoring WACO boys rounded up the game in the 67th minute with a fine goal by Peter Agba to make it 4-1.
WACO FC will represent FCT in the Nigeria Nationwide League Division 3 playoff.
High point of the match was the presentation of trophy to WACO FA, runners up and third place medal respectively.
There are cash prizes for the three teams; WACO Football Academy will be awarded with Two hundred thousand (N200,000) with free Aiteo Cup registration, the runners up, Winco Foam FC get One hundred thousand (N100,000) and will not also pay for the registration of this year’s State Aiteo Cup, while third place, Abees Football Academy are rewarded with Fifty thousand naira (N50,000) only.
Enock Tanimu who emerged Best Player of The Tournament is awarded with a Winco Foam and football boot, while Ejike Philip Highest Goal Scorer with 15 goals also received a Football Boot, plaque and Winco Foam.
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