Pius Ayinor
Out of the six games played in Matchday 2 of the ongoing 3rd edition of the Senate President’s U-18 Unity Cup in Ikot Ekpene in both the men’s and women’s categories, only three teams picked up victories, with the other three ending in a draw.
Agbana Wonders beat Regnant FC 2-0, with Olarewaju Anderson and Mimiko Eric finding the back of the net in the first half, which sealed the victory for the Ekiti side.
The other victory in the men‘s category was Campos Feeders of Anambra’s win against Rich Destiny Academy of Bayelsa, which ended 2-0. Striker Igwe Paul scored both goals in each half to seal the victory for his team.
Two games ended in a draw in the men’s category. Essien Udim of Akwa Ibom were held by a barren draw by Excellent Academy of Edo, while Rafia City came from a goal down to seal a 1-1 draw against Powerful Boys of Kaduna. Alexander Samson scored a header in the 11th minute for the Kaduna side, while Victor Eyakeno scored from the spot in the 27th minute to restore parity.
In the women’s category, Flon Queens of Cross River and Solo Wonders played out a goalless draw, while Regnant Queens humbled the youngest team of the tournament, Dreams Alive Academy, by three goals to nothing.
Goals from Happiness Faith in the 23rd minute, Faith Daniel in the 28th minute, and Comfort Ekanem in the 67th gave the team a convincing victory.
Results
Sunday
Tanko Baba FC 0-0 Campos Feeders
Monday
Agbana Wonders 2-0 Regnant FA
Essien Udim 0-0 Excellent Aca.
Solo Wonders 0-0 Flon Queens
Rich Destiny 0-2 St. Patrick’s
Rafia City 1-1 Powerful Boys
Regnant Queens 3-0 Dream Alive FC
