ALGON/Engr AA Sule Unity Cup: Lafia, Awe, Karu, Nasarawa seal semi spots as race for top scorer heats up

Adams Jesse

The quartet of Lafia, Awe, Karu and Nasarawa have all booked their places in the semi finals of the ALGON/Engr AA Sule Inter Local Government Unity Cup.

The tournament that began with thirteen local government teams cut across the three senatorial zones of Nasarawa State namely Lafia, Akwanga and Karu has been nothing but excitement for the locals who trooped in their numbers to support their respective local government teams.

Lafia, Awe, Karu, Nasarawa, Wamba, Akwanga, Keffi and Keana all made it to the quarter finals but the quartet of Keffi, Wamba, Keana and Akwanga fell along the way, leaving Lafia, Karu, Awe and Nasarawa to battle it out for the place in the final.

The semi final peering will see Lafia LG face Karu LG while Awe LG will test the might of Nasarawa for a place in the finals.

Karu's Hattrick Hero, Samuel Emmanuel currently leads the scorers chat with four goals while the duo of Saifullahi Saidu and Meshach Edwards of Awe LG and Akwanga LG respectively have three goals each.

With Akwanga out Saifullahi Saidu of Awe will have to rediscover his goal form if he truly wants to wrestle the top scorer award from the Karu man.

SWAN Selected Vs ANFASSC: Organizers move game to Legacy Pitch

Organizers have made a change in plans for the highly publicised friendly between SWAN Selected and Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC).

The game which was billed to take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena has been moved to Legacy Pitch on Tuesday 5th October after approval was given for its use by the football authorities.

The venue has been changed from Mobolaji Johnson Arena to Legacy Pitch because there are some works to be done on the turf ahead of the Falconets' game against Central African Republic (CAR) on 6th October.

General Manager of SWAN Selected, Andrew Randa told the Media, "the effect of the change has to do with the contractor having to carry out maintenance work on the Pitch for the Falconets game."

"The CAR side are scheduled to train on the pitch ahead of the game," he explained.

"The game will now be played at the Legacy Pitch in National Stadium. We regret the inconveniences," the well travelled media practisioner added.

Meanwhile, SWAN Selected players have started arriving in camp for the game with ANFASSC.

Star players Tobi Adepoju, Suleiman Pooja, Olawale Quadry, Charles Diya, Victor Modo and Olatoye Olawale were all smiling as they arrived for the epic game.

Coach Yemi Olanrenwaju is expected to supervise the team's training session on Monday.

Adams Jesse wants SWAN Selected to continue good form

 

Striker Adams Jesse believes SWAN Selected have what it takes to prevail ahead of the much anticipated clash against Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC).

The tie which is billed for October 5th will be the third official game for Swan Selected this year.

"We want to continue with our good run."

The game will take place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday.

SWAN Selected are on a good run of form, being unbeaten for six games. "That's great," admits Adams Jesse. "However, it plays no role in the preparation, as every match poses a new challenge."

"We've done our homework. There are many variables in any match - one never knows what to expect.

"It will be a very tight game against the ANFASSC side but as it is, we will be having the full compliments of our players, which will give us the added advantage over the opposition."

"We hope to get a win so as to continue our fine form."

"As always we want to win for our supporters. The neutrals too will be watching and hoping to witness an exciting match. We are prepared and ready to give it our all for this badge," the SWAN Selected top scorer added.