Kiri-Kiri All stars held All Stars Family Fc. Yaba/Surulere
to a 1 -1 draw in an early morning soccer played at the Psychiatric Hospital,
Yaba at the weekend. In a clash of stars.
The clash of both teams which was between our former soccer
ambassadors was explosive but very, very entertaining with the two side
reproducing the old flashes that endeared them to football fans some years
back.
After a barren first half, substitute Gabriel Edem beat
enterprising Kiri-Kiri All Stars goal tender, Wale Alao with a flashy shot to
give his side the lead in the 87th minute but dashing Michael Nnaji
restored the parity with a volley that kept the All Star Family goalkeeper Alao
Olufisay guessing just before the full time. It was against the run of play.
All stars Family was lucky not to concede a 49th
minute shot taken by Kiri-Kiri All Stars Point-man Oghenero Michael when his
shot from the right flank narrowly missed the target.
At his post match comment, the All Stars Family technical
adviser Sunny Joe lauded both teams for exhibiting spirit of sportsmanship.
“The match was neatly and hotly contested, Sunny Joe who was in company of the
Financial secretary of the Club Ita Otubong stated. In his own comment, the Kiri-Kiri all Stars chief coach, Lawrence
Orairo, has this to say: Don’t forget that we are champions of Festac All Stars
Competitions. Hence I am not surprised that the standard exhibited by my wards was
high . The coach who was in company of the chairman of Kiri-Kiri All Stars
chief Sunday Agulefo opined.
The match was well handled by ex-defender of Delta Steel,
Aladja Ajaokuta, Dominic Umoh.
Mention must be made of All Stars Family strongman Uwem Umoh
who fought tirelessly to keep the Kiri-Kiri razor sharp strikers at bay.
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