Rising Star Mopa defeated Kabba FC on a 3-1 goals count that left Kabba FC to be placed on the second position of the tournament while Rising Star Mopa went back home in jubilation with the trophy as the winner of the tournament.

The Mopa Rising Star did not just win the trophy, they also went home with other awards such as the Best Goalkeeper, The Highest Goal Scorer and Best Coach of the tournament leaving a player from Kabba FC to win the best player of the tournament Award.

Ere Football Club on the other hand defeated Iyara FC with a lone goal to bag the third place winner of the tournament.

This final tournament had in attendance the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman Okun Traditional Council His Royal Majesty Oba Solomon Owoniyi who presented the trophy to Rising Star Mopa as the winner of the tournament while The Obajemu of Owe Land presented the second place trophy to Kabba FC

Also in attendance were some licensed FIFA and NFF agents who came around to note the performances of the players, and registered NFF Officials were also present and responsible for officiating the match which indeed in peace and orderliness.

According to the sponsor of the Tournament Mr Abayomi Bello the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sologics Groups of Companies, he assured that the tournament will take an annual dimension noting that he has obviously seen that the objective of the tournament was indeed achieved and not defeated. He noted that the tournament further strengthen already existing Unity amongst Youths in Okun Land through grassroot Sporting and this he agreed came into fruition.

He also appreciated the Kogi State Sports Council for their overwhelming cooperation and support from the beginning to the end of the tournament while promising to ensure that he will continue to partner with the Council to promote sporting activities in the State.

Mr Abayomi appreciated Comr. Ajagun Opeyemi Samuel and the fifteen Coordinators across the Five Local Government Areas in Okun Land, saying that the success of this program is not far from their commitments.

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Media Head,
Okun Unity Cup

The Mopa Rising Star Football Club also knocked out Ere Stars in an enduring match played at Ejiba, Yagba West LGA and won with a lone goal to qualify for the finals to be played with Kabba united on the 30th of December 2020 at the St Augustine Field, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area.

This tournament has featured over 45 Teams across Okun Land and leaving Kabba FC and Mopa Rising Star to battle through all stages to arrive at the finals.

Who then is going to win the Maiden Trophy of the Okun Unity Cup between Kabba FC and Mopa Rising Star FC? This is a big question waiting to he answered on the 30th of December where the final of the tournament will be played.

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Okun Unity Cup Media