Chairman Commends Team FCT SWAN Despite Cup Exit

Chairman Commends Team FCT SWAN Despite Cup Exit

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Chairman Kelechi Onwudiwe of the Federal Capital Territory Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN FCT) commended Team FCT SWAN for their spirited performance despite their exit from the 2024 NUJ Correspondent Chapel Football Tournament at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Garki, Abuja.

The pen-pushing outfit suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Team AIBEN following a controversial penalty awarded to the real estate agents.

Divine Chima successfully converted the spot kick, leaving the impressive goalkeeper, Godstime Egelege-Idama, with no chance as the ball found the back of the net.

"Despite the disappointment of our exit, I applaud the determination and effort shown by Team FCT SWAN throughout the tournament. Wish to also appreciated the cooperation of members and officials for honouring us amidst their tight schedules," remarked Chairman Onwudiwe.

Coach Abdul Onimisi reflected, "Despite the unfortunate result, I commend our players for their dedication and sportsmanship throughout the tournament."

Captain Michael Obasi expressed, "We put up a good fight, but the penalty decision affected our momentum."

In other results, a star-studded Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) team, captained by former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shuaibu, lost 1-0 to Unity Bar FC of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). Earlier, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) thrashed Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) 3-0. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) defeated Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) 1-0, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) lost to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) by the same scoreline. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) edged the Federal High Court (FHC) 2-1.

The 2nd Edition of the NUJ Correspondent Chapel Football Tournament will conclude on Saturday, July 13, 2024.