BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
Nobel 5 Star Football Club would clash against Success Football Club in Bet9ja Ibeju-Lekki Cup final.
In the semi final played during the midweek at Bogije football pitch,Ibeju-Lekki,Lagos, Noble 5 Star FC defeated Star To Be Football Academy 3-1 on penalties after one goal apiece at the regulation time.
In the second semi final watched by mammoth crowd,Success FC pip Bright Star 1-0 to book a place in the final.
The tournament which is being sponsored by Bet9ja Betting Company featured 42 teams from various parts of the state.
Commenting on the journey so far, tournament convener,Victor Akinmoyo said the tourney has recorded a huge success in area of organisation, officiating and media coverage.
He explained further that the number of football fans that watched all the games were very impressive and thenked the title sponsor, Bet9ja Betting Company for its commietment to the grassroots football in Ibeju-Lekki and its environs.
“Let me first and foremost thank our sponsor,Bet9ja Betting Company for sponsoring a tournament of this magnitude in Ibeju-Lekki.I am very grateful for their tremendous support given us throughout the tournament.
“Also,the tournament has recorded a huge success and the participating teams really commended us for the good job we have done so far.
“Let me use this medium to congratulate the finalists for their superlative performances in all their matches. Both of them played better in all their matches. As the organisers are preparing for the final, I wish both finalists best of luck in their outings,” he said.