Defending Champions Dethroned as Semi-Finalists Emerge in 7th Engr. Musa Nimord YSFON U-20 Competition

Defending Champions Dethroned as Semi-Finalists Emerge in 7th Engr. Musa Nimrod YSFON U-20 Competition

In a day of thrilling upsets and decisive victories, the quarter-final stage of the 7th Engineer Musa Nimord Under-20 Male Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) football competition has been concluded, setting the stage for an explosive semi-final round. The biggest shock came as the defending champions were sent packing from the tournament.

In a tightly contested early match, Hong Ward delivered a major upset by eliminating the title holders, Shagui Ward, with a 2-1 victory. The win propels Hong Ward into the semi-finals and ends Shagui Ward’s hopes of retaining the trophy.

The action continued as Daksiri Ward showcased their attacking prowess, overpowering Mayo-Lope Ward with a convincing 3-1 scoreline. The dominant performance secured Daksiri Ward their coveted place in the final four.

The victorious teams will now prepare for the semi-final clashes, where they will be joined by the winners of the remaining quarter-final fixtures. The road to the championship has narrowed, with only the strongest teams left in contention.

All roads will lead to the Hong Stadium this Sunday for the tournament’s grand finale. Organisers have promised that the champions will be rewarded with mouth-watering prizes, adding to the high stakes of the upcoming matches.

Football fans across the region are eagerly awaiting the semi-final pairings, anticipating more exciting displays of youthful talent as the competition for the Engr. Musa Nimord YSFON U-20 trophy reaches its climax.