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Ex-Professionals All Stars emerge champions of 4th Abuja Veterans Tournament

Posted : 21 October 2024

Ex-Professionals All Stars emerged as champions of the fourth edition of the Abuja Veterans Tournament, held at the FIFA Goal Project Centre in Abuja.


The Abuja-based Ex-Professionals defeated the highly favored Nyanya All Stars 5-4 in a penalty shootout, after regular time ended in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession from the start and creating several scoring opportunities, Nyanya All Stars were repeatedly denied by Ex-Professionals' goalkeeper, Ifeanyi, who was later named both the Most Valuable Player and Best Goalkeeper of the tournament. Nyanya’s failure to capitalize on their chances proved costly, as the match was ultimately decided by penalties, where they came up short.


In the third-place playoff, Like Minds All Stars edged out Corporate Kickers Sports Club, winning 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Okam Orji Okam opened the scoring for Likeminds All Stars, Kuje, in the 21st minute, but Ovie Nutata equalized for Corporate Kickers Sports Club, forcing the game into penalties.


A novelty match was also held, with the tournament sponsor's team securing a 1-0 victory over Team LOC.


Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Patrick Bassey, praised the 20 participating teams for their resilience, determination, and discipline throughout the competition.


He also extended his appreciation to the media for their extensive coverage and expressed optimism that the fifth edition of the tournament would be even bigger and better.


The event, which spanned over a month, culminated in a grand finale attended by prominent dignitaries such as the current chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, former NPFL chairman Shehu Dikko, Super Eagles interim coach Austin "Cerezo" Eguavoen, Samson Siasia, Patrick Paschal, and several other notable figures.

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