The organizers of the Unity Preseason Tournament have set Sunday, August 18, as the date for the final of the 2024 edition, which will be played at the Area 3 playing pitch in Abuja.
The main highlight of the final match will be the investiture of Barrister Isaac Danladi, the former Chairman of Nasarawa United of Lafia and the current Permanent Secretary of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Sports, as the Patron of the Tournament.
According to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu), the choice of Barrister Danladi was made after considering his support in ensuring that the tournament, which has become a flagship event in the Northern Conference, stands on a strong footing.
Odogwu stated that the investiture will take place during the interval of the final match.
Meanwhile, the results of the matches played have been mixed for the NPFL teams participating in the tournament.
In their first match, Nasarawa defeated Ejike Ugboaja Academy 3-1, while Like Minds FC of Gwagwalada drew 2-2 with Atlantic FC of Suleja. Defending champions EFCC FC also drew 2-2 with 2K-19, and Niger Tornadoes won 2-0 against Conanc.
On the second day, Like Minds defeated CKD Academy 2-1, while Atlantic lost 1-0 to Ejike Ugboaja, the same margin by which 2K-19 lost to Niger Tornadoes. Conanc FC drew 0-0 with Midlands of Jos.
The third day saw Midlands FC drawing 0-0 with EFCC, Plateau United losing 2-1 to 2K-19, and Nasarawa United drawing 1-1 with Atlantic. Ejike Ugboaja also drew 1-1 with CKD Academy.
In other matches, Niger Tornadoes drew 0-0 with EFCC, Nasarawa United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Like Minds of Gwagwalada, Plateau United defeated Conanc 4-0, and Atlantic and CKD played to a 0-0 draw. Midlands lost 1-0 to 2K-19, and EFCC defeated Plateau with a lone goal.
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