AKINSINDE ADEOLA OYINDAMOLA
Matches were played at Lekki playground and Ojo Oniyun playground in Ebute Metta as teams jostle for the ultimate trophy of this year’s U-13 JOF Kids Cup in Lagos.
Reports from the centres revealed a total of 44 goals were recorded from the matches played at the weekend as the kids showcased their God-given talent in a tournament sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited.
The tourney enters its sixth edition of his year.
In some of the results, First Class Boys from Lagos Island beat Zamalek Babes 2-1, Warriors FC of Agege succumbed to the superior power of Ikosi Boys of Kentucky in a match that ended 3-0 at Lekki playground on Friday.
The same Friday at the Ojo Oniyun pitch, Camara Boys from Bariga were beaten by the Ajiran Boys 1-2. HB Utility of Ilupeju defeated Okota Academy 3-1, while Ola’s Babes from Somolu beat Oron Academy of Oyinbo 1-0.
On Saturday at Lekki playground, it was penalty shootouts that decided the winners between Edet Academy and Nice Babes after they 1-1 draw in the regulation time. Edet later won the match 4-3.
Oloto Babes beat Damilade Boys 2-1.
At Ojo Oniyun playground, ADC Academy from Ogba were too much for Adamu Academy of Idi Araba, Mushin in a cracker that ended 2-1 while Versity Boys of Lagos Island beat Glory Boys from Ikotun 2-0.
On Sunday, Idimu Bombers defeated Made Academy from Ijegun 2-1, while Tom Tom Boys of Orile went down for Botife Academy from Abule Egba in a match that ended 2-1 at Ojo Oniyun playground.
At Lekki playground, Solution Boys beat Oworo United 2-0, while Dopemu United triumphed over Tobi Boys from Oshodi in a 4-1 game.
Mr Adeyinka Adetunji, JOF Nigeria Limited’s Director, Strategic Support Services, commended the spirit of sportsmanship exhibited by all the teams, even as he praised the organisation of the tournament since it kicked off two weekends ago.
Adetunji assured of JOF Nigeria Limited’s continued support for initiative to develop the talents in Nigerian youths.
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