By Hamzat Balikis
The Lens Polytechnic Offa Football Academy has secured 1-0 victory against KDG Football Club in Olagunju competition.
The Lens FA played the debut match in Offa Township Stadium securing 3-points, 1-goal in the group.
The tough match between the two teams favoured Lens FA after securing a free kick which was converted to goal by Hammed Ibrahim(FRESH )at 74 Minutes in second half.
Ibrahim popularly known as Fresh-16 narrating his first goal experience in the tournament said “I played free kick and the opponent headed the ball back, it gave me another chance to hit the ball harder from the center pass and it scored.
We are extremely happy because we really worked hard and our hope is high as we are fully determined in this competition.”
On his part, Moses Afolabi(IDABOSKY), the Lens Polytechnic Football Academy goal keeper feels excited for winning the debut match of the tournament. He said the goal was surprising and unexpected. Speaking on the next match, he said the team is going to maintain the same energy while he is looking forward to having another clean sheet.
While Adeshina Tesleem, the Head Coach of Lens FA, expressed gratitude to the team members for representing the Polytechnic well by winning the debut match of the tournament, speaking about his strategy, he urged the players to sustain their level of fitness and training.
The Proprietor, Dr. Azeez Yisa FCA after the match applauded the players for making the Polytechnic proud by winning the first game. He encouraged them to extend their dedication and commitment to subsequent matches.
Olagunju competition is a yearly football tournament in Offa community. The competition features football teams, academies in Offa and its environs fostering unity and togetherness through sportsmanship.
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