All Stars Football Club, Oyo has emerged winner of Hon. Isiaka Kazeem Tunde Arole’s Unity Cup.
All Stars FC became winner of the cup of the Lawmaker who represents Oyo East/West State Constituency at Oyo State House of Assembly.
Captain Mikel in his submission, ” it was a scintillating and electrifying atmosphere in Durbar Stadium, Oyo town on Sunday, September 19 during the final match of this year Hon. Arole Unity Cup as many digniatries were in attendance to grace the mouth-watering contest between All-Stars, Fc and Oyo A, Fc.
“There was a massive turn-out of football followers and supporters yesterday waiting for the kick-off, the two teams headed to the pitch of play, and the opening ceremony took off as everything was done in respect to international standards”.
“The two teams acted according to proceedings from the start of the game but didn’t show such dexterity as the two sides found it difficult to create chances for the first five minutes”.
However, Coach Dauda Yusuf led team that looked most likely to grab the opener when Nosa Robinson toom a shot after receiving a short-tamed pass from Ali, but the Goalkeeper was alert to make a save”.
“Five minutes later, All stars magician, Alao threatened to find a breakthrough Courtesy a lovely pass from Olokole, but his shot went over the bar”.
“The referee then brought the first half of the final match to an end”.
“The teams took off the match from where they ended the first half as they were good exchanges of passes in the middle of the park and the two sides tightened up their defence line”.
“Coaches of the teams made double substitutions of their own, but the move paid little dividends as none of the team could find the back of the net”.
“At the closing stages of the final match, Oyo A Striker, Ali after receiving a lovely pass from Oyo A midfielder, Bukola made a direct and quick run, but his shot went an itches wide of the goal”.
“As the referee blew his whistle for the end of the normal regulation time, the match headed straight for a penalty kick-out”.
“The two teams converted from their first four penalties each, but the last kicker for Oyo A, Ali placed his kick over wood-work and the last taker for Converted from the spot as he sent Oyo-A Goalkeeper the wrong side to ensure that All-Stars emerge Winners 2021 Hon Arole Unity Cup after playing out a barren draw 5-4 on PENALTY SHOOT-OUT”.
“It was an outstanding and flawless officiating from the match officials led by Ref, Akanji Wasiu that was assisted by Ref Semiat, Ref Yusuf and Ref Aanuoluwapo as they were in firm control of the game”.
In another development, It was a very happy football loving fans that left Durbar Stadium yesterday as various Awards were presented with cash to different players ranging from Best player of the tournament, most valuable player, highest goalscorer, best goalkeeper, youngest player of the tournament, just to mention but few which was done by Honourable representing Oyo Federal constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi{SKIMEH} while Engr Idris presents the medals and trophy to the finalists.
