Ibiono Ibom clinches Senator OBA U-20 Unity Cup

Two first half goals from Anthony Iyake was all Ibiono Ibom needed to lift the first edition of Senator Bassey Albert’s U-20 Unity cup, at the expanse of a formidable Uruan side.

Uruan managed to reduce the deficit, minutes to wrap up the first half, but could not progress further to break Ibiono’s rock solid backline, who resisted their numerous advances.
In the third place match played earlier, Wisdom Ferdinand scored twice to help Itu overcome Nsit Ubium 2-1. Golden Eaglets’ star, Emmanuel Essien got the consolation for Nsit Ubium in the 76th minute through a 30 yards free kick.
Wisdom Ferdinand from Itu emerged Most Valuable player of the tournament, while Nso Archibong got the golden boot after netting six goals.Ndukeabaisi Peter and Emmanuel Ukoebe, both of Uruan Local Government were awarded best goalkeeper and best defender respectively, while Etinan was voted best behaved team.
The matches played at the Uyo Township Stadium had in attendance top names in the sporting cycle of the country, including the Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Obinna Ogba, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, who was represented by the Commissioner for Sports, Sir Monday Uko, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke, House of Assembly members and other dignitaries.





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