Agbere FC of Sagbama Local Government Area on Sunday recorded what has gone down as the highest number of goals scored by a team in the history of the prosperity cup.
Agbere FC were so ruthless in their 11 – 1 demolition of Idialu FC of Toru Orua.
The 2023 semi finalists produced what arguably ranks as season seven’s best performance to keep alive their aspirations of winning the competition for the first time.
In the second match of the day, Ebedebiri FC beat Odoni FC 3-2 through a penalty shootout after sharing the spoils in regulation time at the Sagbama Town centre.
At the Twon Brass Centre, Odio FC pipped Nimi Sam FC 1-0 to progress to the next round, with Lokobo’s 11th minute goal deciding the tie while Igoni FC pummeled Diema FC 5-0 in the second game decided at the same centre.
With Tina Turna’s brace in the first and 8 minutes, while Theophilus George, Ayebaekiepreye Itaribo, Ikionyo Emmanuel’s increased the tally seal the victory for Igoni FC and a ticket to the next round.
Earlier on Saturday at the Twon Brass Centre, Water Strikers FC humbled Agbalakoko FC by three goals to one to continue their smooth ride in the tournament, Okardi Ayebanaki and Tobin Matthew’s goals on 22 and 46 minutes qualified Kurotee FC to the next round with a win over Canaan FC.
Playing at the Ekeremor Town Centre Krusaders FC of Peretorugbene beat Isampou FC by a lone goal, Fini George’s early goal gave the former champions the win while Samba Boys triumphed 3-1 via spot kicks over Ayamasa FC, after the two teams had battled to a stalmate in regulation time
