Governor Okezie Ikpeazu Preseason Tournament kicks off in Aba today

The Governor Okezie Ikpeazu Preseason Tournament came alive on Sunday with exciting games on the first day of the much talked about preseason tournament. There were stunning results and exciting football on display at the Enyimba International Stadium.

The first match of the tournament was an exciting thriller as A and A beat Abia Comets 2-0 in a result that book makers would easily have given to Abia Comets. However, it was the Akwa Ibom side that were the better side on the day and they capped it with two brilliant goals from Ebuka and Israel Emmanuel. 

The second game of the tournament was between Abia Warriors and Flight FC which ended 4-0 in favour of Abia Warriors. Abia Warriors made a statement of intent, especially with their team full of experienced players like Ojo Olorunleke, Markson Ojobo, Emeka Obioma and Nzube Anaezemba. Paul Samson got the opener for Abia Warriors, and a brilliant free-kick from Anaezemba outside the box made it two. Yakubu Hameed and Christian Samuel scored the other two goals to complete a whitewash of Flight FC who could not fly. 

The third match of the day was an exciting game between Champions League bound Plateau United and Abia Greater Tomorrow, who truly matched the Jos side strength to strength. Both sides missed chances and the score would have been different. Saeed Jubrin's stunning strike from outside the box was the tie breaker as the Jos side got a slim 1-0 victory over the Abia based young side. 



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