Evolution Cup: Magic Stars skipper upbeats ahead of Right2Win clash

 

Magic Stars FC Captain, Uzoka Uzochukwu has said that his team will come out good in their next game against Right2Win in the ongoing Evolution Cup at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.

The Lagos based Nationwide League One team, who were involved in a car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway enroute Ikenne few days ago, lost 6-4 to Beyond Limits in their first game on Tuesday.

Udoka in his post-match chat said, "It was a good game and tough. Tough in the sense that we lost some 'starters' to injuries sustained from the car crash".

"The scoreline was not a true reflection of our play as we could have taken a point from the game. Nonetheless, our few misses from the spot kick, and not been able to make the most of the two clear cut chances that came our way in the last 10 minutes of the game actually cost us the result ". He reflected.

"That's football, we take the positives from the game and plan for the other matches as they come".

"I am glad few of my teammates have recovered well on time for our next game against Right2Win. That, has lifted the team spirit and we hope to put in our best in the game. I am aware  that our opponents have got 6points from their last two matches and that wouldn't discourage us".

The midfield maestro who, despite their defeat stood out in the middle of the pack received the 'man of the match award' at the end of the game.

Hosted to help NLO teams have adequate preparations ahead of the new season, Evolution Cup is sponsored by Alphakay International Sport and packaged by Sportsflames Communication.

Evolution Cup: Organisers conclude draws, set sights on biggest NLO preseason tourney

 

All is now set for the maiden edition of the NLO Preseason Invitational tournament, Evolution Cup to take centre stage with the draws of the competition being decided on Saturday.

The draws which held at the Remo Stars Stadium Complex in Ikenne was witnessed by the organisers and the representatives of the participating teams.

Speaking at the brief event, Olatoye Olawale, the Project Strategist thanked the teams for embracing the tournament which aims at creating a veritable avenue for them to prepare for the league, network among themselves and develop their players.

"We need to celebrate NLO; not just as a foundational league for Elite football in the country but as a pool of talents where exceptional players are being produced for the top teams within and outside the country" said the Project Strategist

Stressing the need for maximum cooperation from the teams in a bid to achieve success, he urged them to engender an healthy rivalry and imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship, saying the tourney is not 'a do or die affair'.

The climax of the event was the unveiling of the giant trophy and presentation of souvenirs to the  teams representatives present at the draws.

For the draw proper, the ten invited teams were divided in to groups A and B and will seek to edge out each other in a thrilling and fun filled 5-days soccer fiesta.

Highlighting group A are Hammola FC and Olansile FC from Osun State; Ilaji FC from Ibadan; Ekiti based Olukismet FC and SGFC Athletic from Lagos.

Others that would be doing battle in group B are Rolly FC from Edo State, Right2Win FC of Abia State, Abraysports FC from Kwara State with Magic Stars FC and Beyond Limits FC from Lagos and Remo respectively.

For the opening game billed for Monday, February 21, it's going to be an Osun derby when Hammola FC takes on Olansile FC. And while Ilaji FC will be trading tackles with Olukismet FC, SGFC Athletic will be out of Group A schedules in the first day.

In Group B, Rolly FC and Right2Win will be rolling out their aces for maximum points while Abraysports and Magic Stars will lock horns in another encounter. Beyond Limits FC are drawn Bye in the first day.

The competition is billed for Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne from February 21-26.