JOF Kids Cup: Teams Continue Battle For Next Stage

Matches continued across centres in the ongoing 6th edition of Under-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament in Lagos at the weekend even as teams recorded more victories to stand in good position moving to the next stage of the competition.

At Lekki playground on Friday, Rock Boys from Oshodi spanked United Stars of Mafoluku, Oshodi in game that ended 1-0, while Ultimate Villa of Ikorodu beat Mushiner Babes from Mushin 2-0.

At Ojo Oniyun playground in Ebute Metta, Greater Tomorrow of Lagos Island were too much for Phoenix Boys from Apapa as they triumphed in a match that ended 3-1.

It was penalty shootouts that decided the game between Striker Academy of Oko Oba and Young Boys from Ogijo after they played 2-2 draw in the regulation time. Striker Academy, however, carried the day with 5-4 penalties.

On Sunday, Dollar Boys of Ifako lost 1-2 to Future Babes from Oshodi, Landa Boys of Okokomaiko also lost their game 0-2 to Thank God Boys.

Meanwhile, the Chairman Organising Committee of the tournament, Samuel Omolola, commended the spirit of sportsmanship exhibited by the teams since the beginning of the tournament.

The tournament is sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, a wholly indigenous Nigerian company, which prides itself in the development of talent of the Nigerian youth

Ayo Bada is a versatile Sports Journalist with long years experience in the profession having worked with the old Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN) Newspaper; NewStar Newspaper and The Niche Newspaper. He has covered so many sporting events within and outside the shores of the country.

A card carring member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) and the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN).

He is presently the Deputy Sport Editor with Independent Newspapers Limited (INL).