As the last Group matches take center stage today at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, Abia State, the sixsome of Enyimba International Under-19 Team, Dreamland FC, Uchecaria FC, Jazzy Stars FC, Ona Pal fc, and Aba Madrid fc all have the hopes of making it to the semi finals of the ongoing Dreamland Abia State Under-19 Cup.
In Group A, Dreamland FC is top with 6pts and +7 goals difference, while Ona Pal are second with 4pts and +1 goals difference.
With only one team to make it from each group and a best loser, Dreamland FC just need to avoid a defeat against Ona Pal fc, while Ona Pal fc must win to have any hope of making it to the semi final.
In Group B, toppers, Enyimba International Under-19 Team with 6pts and with +5 goals difference just need to avoid defeat against 2nd placed New Generation fc with 4pts and +1 goals difference; while New Generation fc must win to nurse any dream of making the last 4.
Semi Final slot in Group C is up for grabs for 3 teams. Leaders, Uchecaria FC with 6pts and +3 goals difference will entertain 3rd placed Aba Madrid fc with 3pts and -1 goals difference. While 2nd placed Jazzy Stars fc with 3pts and +1 goals difference need an outright win against already ousted Ibro International FC with 0pt.
Here are all the fixtures for today’s last Group matches:
Aba Madrid vs Uchecaria FC- 9am
Dreamland vs Ona Pal- 9:50am
BG Sports vs Smiler FA- 10:40am
Jazzy Stars vs Ibro International- 11:30am
Bohold vs More Grace- 12:20pm
New Generation vs Enyimba- 1:10pm.
Meanwhile, the tournament Director, Ndudi Edede, has applauded the support received from the Abia State Government. sounding it loud and clear that without the support of the State Government the tournament wouldn’t have experience the success it’s enjoyed thus far.
In his words: “We are grateful to Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, Executive Governor of Abia State for his love for sports and youth development, and above all, his love for Abia State. We also commend Sir Nwaobilor Nwadinma Ananaba, Hon. Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development for his commitment and belief in the youth capacity building competition. We are deliberate in our actions in promoting tourism in the State through sports to compliment the efforts of the Government of Abia State”
He concluded: “Abia State has produced the best football players not only in Africa but in the world at large. The likes of Kanu Nwankwo, Uche Okechukwu, Mike Emenalo, Kenneth Omerue, Ike Uche, Frank Onyema, Samuel Chukwueze among others. We are positive this unique edition of our talent hunt championship will produce their likes.”
