Mailafia Peace And Unity Football Competition Defending Champions, Thunder Football Club of Agyaragu are hellbent in retaining the trophy as they are into the final again after defeating Giant Killers FC in semi final.
In the first semi final match played at the Daddare School playground, Thunder fc overcame Giant Killers 3-2 on penalties after the regulation time score ended 0-0.
In the second semi final, three time finalists, Obi United football club of Obi returns to their familiar terrain after beating Stallion FC 1-0 at the semi final. A. Arika got the only and important goal in the 43rd minute.
The sponsor of this great grassroots competition that has not ceased in churning out talents, promoting peace and unity, Chief Yakubu Mailafia, told www.ssimedia247.com.ng, “We haven’t relented in our efforts in staying glued to our visions and missions as it concerns this competition and we are happy that we are hitting our targets of promoting peaceful coexistence and creating platforms for these young boys to fulfil their dreams of playing professionally.”
Ambassador Yakubu Mailafia concludes: “This edition will have an increase in the cash prizes. Remember we step up the monetary rewards yearly.”
The final, which has always been fixed for the 26th of December, which is the boxing day for the past 6 years, will be preceded upon by the third place match between Stallion FC and Giant FC on Chrismas day, 25th of December, 2024.
