PROSPERITY CUP: NIGERIAN UNION OF JOURNALISTS, THREE OTHER TEAMS BOOK ROUND 32 SPOT
The Nigerian Union of Journalists Football team have progressed to the Round of thirty-two (32) following their two nil victory over Bayelsa State College of Health, Otuogidi.
Despite coming into the competition as debutants, the journalists have proved not to be minnows, but contenders for the title, and will battle Kiri-Pogu Owokiri FC for the Champions from Nembe Centre.
Azagbene Federated Community on Sunday also qualified for Round of 32 after defeating Egbema Angalabiri FC on matchday nine. The team won 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw at full time.
Agge FC defeated Osunmaibio FC one nil to progress to the Round of 32, while Crusaders Feeders humbled Larama FC three nil to progress to the Round of 32 from the Ayamasa centre.
Southern Ijaw, Ogbia and Brass is expected to be wrapped up this week, while next week, Sagbama, Kolga and Yenagoa will complete their preliminary stages.
RESULTS
MATCH DAY NINE (9) 19-06-2023
EGBEMA-ANGALABIRI CENTRE:
Azagbene Federated Community FC *0* vs *0* Egbema Angalabiri FC
(Azagbene Fed. Comm. wins 5-3 on penalties)
*Azagbene Fed. Comm qualifies for Round of 32*
AGGE CENTRE:
Agge FC *1* vs *0* Osunmaibio FC
*Agge FC qualifies for Round of 32*
AYAMASA CENTRE:
Crusaders Feeders FC *3* vs *0* Larama FC
*Crusaders Feeders FC qualifies for Round of 3*
KOLO CENTRE:
Amangala FC, Oloibiri *1* vs *2* Apret FC, Imiringi