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Eco 11 Dominate 4th Easter Sandie Beach Rugby Fest amidst funfare

Posted : 17 April 2023
Defending champions Eco 11 Rugby Football Club has successfully defended it's 2022 crown after overpowering other teams to win the 4th Sandie Beach Rugby Festival.

Africa Sport Network (ASN) reports that the competition was organised as part of the Easter celebration 

The Lagos based team competed against Gosar RFC and Takwa Bay Boys in a round-robin tournament at the one-day event to the delight of spectators. 

In the opening fixture, Gosar held Eco 11 to a 3-3 result but were full of intent in their second match as they turned back Takwa Bay Boys with a 3-2 victory. 

The last group game saw Eco 11 beating Takwa Bay Boys with a 2-0 scoreline. 

The result  confimed Eco 11 as the defending champions as they top the log to claim the title at the end.

Some funseekers who were spectators were delighted with the  way the players chased each other with the oval ball in the sand. 

Other side games were also on display as they added variety to the exciting atmosphere on the Island.

Promoter of the Sandie Beach Rugby Festival  Tubosun Johnson congratulated all teams that participated in the competition.

He said he was encouraged at the turnout despite the hurdles he and his team had to scale in creating a funspot for holidaymakers with rugby at the centre.

"We are glad the way everything turns out and we are encouraged to keep the show running despite the challenges" he said.

Johnson added: "Rugby is a sport that is exciting and engaging on it's own so, what we have been able to achieve with this edition gives us the push to organise a bigger and better one for this season next year.

, "This Sandie Easter Beach Rugby edition has been able to create an avenue for people to enjoy themselves outside their busy schedule."

``I appreciate the support of legal Advisers and advocates, Legend Stout, Nigerians in diaspora organizations Singapore chapter, Famboss Nigeria Limited, Whassan Nigeria limited and Mariteam Nigeria Limited for their support in making this event a reality,'' he concluded.

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