Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-02-24 03:55:14
Amalgamated Team, led by ex-international players Friday Ekpo and Victor Agali, emerged victorious in a warm-up match against the Punch team ahead of a novelty game scheduled for Onikan Stadium in Lagos. The match, held at Legacy Pitch in Surulere, saw the Amalgamated team, made up of players from The Guardian, Vanguard, Tribune, Telegraph, and Business Day, score three goals before the Punch team managed to pull one back.
Looking ahead to the upcoming game between the Punchers and Media Amalgamated, coach Victor Agali issued a warning to the Punch team, suggesting that they would be in for a tough challenge. The Punch team had been boasting about humiliating the Media Amalgamated team in the weeks leading up to the match. Agali, together with his fellow ex-international player Friday Ekpo, urged Nigerians to come out in large numbers to witness the exciting game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Ekpo, a member of the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal-winning team, is responsible for coaching the Punchers, while Agali leads the Media Amalgamated team. Team Manager of the Media Amalgamated, Templer Olaiya, expressed confidence in their ability to secure victory against the Punchers in the upcoming match.
The clash between the two teams is eagerly anticipated, with both sides looking to showcase their skills and competitiveness on the field. The Amalgamated team’s strong performance in the warm-up match has set the stage for an intense battle between the two sides. The players are focused and determined to put on a show for the fans who will be in attendance at the Onikan Stadium.
As the excitement builds for the novelty game, fans are eager to see how the Punch team will respond to their defeat in the warm-up match. The Media Amalgamated team is riding high on their victory and is looking to carry that momentum into the upcoming game. With experienced coaches and talented players on both sides, the match promises to be a thrilling and closely contested affair.
In conclusion, the Media Amalgamated team’s impressive performance in the warm-up match has set the stage for an exciting showdown against the Punch team. With both sides eager to come out on top, the game is sure to be filled with action and excitement. Fans can look forward to a competitive and entertaining match as the two teams face off at Onikan Stadium.
