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By Emma Jemegah
Qatar Football Academy of Borno State and Greatness Sporting Club of Ebonyi will face off each other today at the finals of the 10th Senate President U-18 Boys Unity Cup.
In a make-or-mar semi final tie witnessed on Friday saw the Borno-based team defeated Tanko Baba Academy of Nasarawa State1-0 with Khalifa Muktar’s 30 yards strike separating both sides.
The second semi final game between Kebbi Selected and Greatness Sporting Club of Ebonyi was decided by penalties as both teams couldn’t find the back of the net at the end of regulation time.
It was no doubt the most intense and toughest game so far, as both teams showcased their ‘technical battle’, energy and desperation.
At the shootout, Greatness Sporting Club of Ebonyi proved to be the better side as they triumphed 8-7 on penalties.
The grand finale holds this afternoon after the third place match between Tanko Baba Academy and Kebbi Selected.
