Ukaegbu Sabinus’ Early Strike Secures Victory for Okpofe/Ezeagbogun (Ezinihitte) in Group D Opener
In a thrilling encounter at the Ezeagbogu Central School Field, Ezinihite, Mbasie, Okpofe/Ezeagbogun (Ezinihitte) emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Umuoree Eziudo (Ezinihitte) in a Group D Matchday 1 clash on January 31st, 2024.
The lone goal of the match came in the early minutes as Ukaegbu Sabinus showcased his brilliance with a remarkable strike from outside the box, eluding the Umuoree Eziudo goalkeeper to find the back of the net. The individual effort by Sabinus proved to be the decisive moment, securing three points for Okpofe/Ezeagbogun (Ezinihitte).
Following this victory, Okpofe/Ezeagbogun (Ezinihitte) takes the top spot in Group D with three points, while Umuoree Eziudo (Ezinihitte) finds themselves at the bottom of the group standings after Matchday 1.
Ihiagwa Ward 6 and Ibeku Ward (Ezinihitte) Share Spoils in Group E Opener
In the second match of the day, Ihiagwa Ward 6 and Ibeku Ward (Ezinihitte) battled to a 1-1 draw in a Group E Matchday 1 encounter.
Ejike Praise opened the scoring for Ihiagwa Ward with a goal in the 7th minute, providing an early lead. However, Chimaobi Arugo of Ibeku Ward (Ezinihitte) responded swiftly, leveling the scoreline 1-1 just two minutes later. The closely contested match saw both sides sharing the points as they kicked off their campaigns in the 2023 Ikukuoma Mbiase U-20 tournament.
These results set the stage for an exciting tournament with teams showcasing their skills and determination on the field, leaving fans eager for the next matchups in the group stages.
