Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup: Babington sets up final date with Enegwea
The semi-final of the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena concluded in an exciting 2-2 draw between FC Babington and FC Alloy.
Although the match ended in a stalemate, FC Babington, under the guidance of Bode Babington, advanced to the final with a 4-3 aggregate win following a fiercely contested encounter.
At Gospel City, FC Enegwea triumphed over FC Okpara with a score of 2-1, securing a 7-4 aggregate victory to join Babington in the final. Dan Azumi initiated the scoring in the 7th minute, heading in a corner kick while Okpara’s defense was caught off guard.
FC Okpara quickly equalized in the 10th minute when Dauda Taiwo scored from close range after another corner, bringing the score to 1-1 for the match and 4-6 on aggregate.
The decisive moment came in the 67th minute when Gani Olaniyan successfully converted a penalty, finishing with precision into the top of the net after Ikechukwu Emma was fouled by Isaac Peter in the penalty area.
The final will feature FC Babington against Taiwo Enegwea’s FC Enegwea at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Additional information regarding the final date, kick-off time, and related activities will be provided in due course.
The Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup continues to serve as a competitive platform for grassroots talents to demonstrate their skills. The results of the semi-finals highlight the increasing intensity and quality of the competition as it nears its conclusion.
The organizers express their gratitude to the Bet9ja Foundation, participating teams, officials, media, and fans for their contributions to the tournament’s success thus far.
