Winners FA Crowned Champions Of Maiden Edition Of Seun Albert U-17 Unity Cup
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By Sportsgister
The maiden edition of the Seun Albert U-17 Unity Cup has come to an end, with Winners FA emerging as the champions.
The thrilling final match against Opeyemi FA was held at Beulah Playing Field in Ore.
The match ended 0-0 after regular time, with both teams creating scoring opportunities but unable to break the deadlock. Winners FA dominated proceedings, but Opeyemi FA’s defense held strong.
Despite their dominance, Winners FA’s efforts were thwarted by Opeyemi FA’s resolute defenders. A promising header from Winners FA’s Johnson was spectacularly saved by Taofiq Owonikoko, denying them an early lead.
The center referee signaled for penalty shootouts as the tournament winners had to be decided. Both teams prepared for the high-pressure spot kicks, knowing that the championship hung in the balance.
In the penalty shootouts, Winners FA showed their nerves of steel, scoring crucial penalties while their goalkeeper, Adeniyi Ayorinde, made crucial saves,he stopped three spot kicks, securing a 3-1 win for Winners FA.
The victory marked a historic moment for Winners FA, as they lifted the coveted trophy for the first time.
The team’s players and coaches celebrated their triumph, proud of their achievement.
Earlier the sponsor,Seun Albert said the tournament was aimed to uncover grassroot football talents
He said,”We aimed to harness the plethora of football talents at the grassroot.
“The tournament has provided a platform for talented players to showcase their skills and gain exposure.
“Having traveled to many countries,l have decided to come and promote grassroot soccer
The sponsor of the Seun Albert U-17 Unity Cup congratulated Winners FA on their victory and thanked all participants for their sportsmanship and dedication. The tournament’s success has set the stage for future editions.
“l must commend the fans, footballers,officials for exhibiting high level of comportment.
He further reminisced on his playing days as a footballer.
“l remember vividly when l was playing in Ore,l played here and also at Adebayo.
He promised to make the second edition to be more glamorous
“The successes recorded in this first edition will propel me to invest more in the subsequent editions
The deserving winners went home with medals and trophies
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
