Unity Preseason Tournament: Wikki Tourists, Fosla FC records first Win

Wikki Tourists and FOSLA Academy defeated Capital City FC and Mavlon FC, respectively, in their first matches in the ongoing Unity Cup Preseason Tournament on Monday.

In the 34th minute, Kabiru Adeniji opened the scoring for Wikki Tourist when his well-anticipated shot from a build-up with Taye Muritala beat the opponent goalie hands down.

In the 81st minute, Anas Yusuf made it two for the Wikki boys, and three minutes later, he completed his brace.

A visibly excited Dogo challenged his lads to do better in the remaining games and he revealed that the games at the pre-season tourney would help his team prepare adequately for the new season.

Earlier in the first match of the day, Nationwide League side Fosla FC took early charge in group A of the Tournament as defeated another Nationwide League side Mavlon FC by 1-0 win.

The encounter saw both sides playing brilliantly with Fosla been more forceful.

The goal that separated the two teams came from a beautifully taken free kick from Fosla’s winger Mohammed Abdullahi (Kekere) was tapped into the net by Abdulsallam Abdullahi after the goalkeeper dropped off the ball. Fosla FC in their characteristics paraded all Undergraduate students of Nasarawa University Keffi.

In the last match of the day, WACO FC surrendered their earlier lead to lose 2-1 to Simoniben FC of Kaduna.

Hassan Abdullahi put WACO FC in the lead but Sadiq Abdullahi and Brooks Emmanuel netted one goal each in the second half to ensure the team owned by Nantes FC winger, Moses Simon earned maximum points from two games.

On Tuesday, Katsina United will test their might against NYSC Strikers in the sole match of the day.Tobex Media