Osekene Shoots FC Ebedei To Cool Hopefuls Cup Semi Final

Osekene Shoots FC Ebedei To Cool Hopefuls Cup Semi Final

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A stunning header from a corner by towering striker Miracle Osekene propelled FC Ebedei into the semi-finals of the Cool Hopefuls Cup with a game to spare.

Match Day 2 of the Ebedei Sports College-sponsored preseason and scouting tournament at the FC Ebedei Stadium featured a total of 15 goals, bringing the total to 30 from the eight thrilling games played before the final round of the group phase.

In the first two morning matches, The Lord's Favour FA was crushed, losing 6-0, with Usman Yusuf of FC Ebedei JNR becoming the third player to score three goals in a single game. Yusuf netted twice in the first half and capped off the thrashing with the sixth goal of the match.

Meanwhile, on Pitch B, SDK FC rebounded from their 5-0 loss to B. E Arena FC on Match Day 1, securing an impressive 4-1 victory over AAYK FC.

The marquee matches at 4 PM showcased an exciting Group B clash between B. E Arena FC and FC Ebedei, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with quality counter-attacking and strong defensive plays on both ends. 

After a scoreless first half, both teams adjusted their tactics in search of the opening goal, which came in the 62nd minute when Osekene jumped above his marker to head the ball into the net from a corner kick.

In another match, Wonderxchange FC dominated Elebuibon Boyz FC, scoring three goals and moving into second place in Group A.

Match Day 3 promises to be as exciting as the previous days, as teams fight for maximum points or a vital point that could secure them a place in the semi-finals.