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…GM doles out N.3m for victorious team
It was celebration of sorts inside Karkanda stadium located within Katsina state capital, venue of one of the Match day 3 of Nigeria National League; NNL after Supreme Court FC of Abuja spanked Spotlight FC 3-2 in a densely hot weather on Sunday.

The shema boys were the same team that held Super Eagles turtored by Stephen Keshi to a goaless draw five days ago on the same ground.

Though the game against their League foes began with the home team dominating affairs in the first 20 minutes of play, the Apex Boys as Abuja based side are fondly called took over missing flurry of chances before Spotlight got an opener in the 38 minutes.

Five minutes on, Supreme striker Peter Michael leveled the goal tally before half time.

Back in the second half, Spotlight fought harder and took the lead once more before their Defence foul right in front of goal post allowed substitute Friday Jacob who scored from spot kick to level score again for Supreme Court in the 87th minutes.

Another substitute Eric Eric who came on for Festus Austin wired screamer direct inside his opponents’ goal post to seal the game for the Apex Boys.

Supreme Court Technical Adviser Fatai Osho whose joy knew no bound attributed the victory which was the first ever away victory by any NNL side so far this season dedicated the rare triumph to God and Fans.

“I’m highly elated. The boys gave their best even though they initially missed several chances with the home advantage which our opponents had. I want to commend Supreme Court Management for their support through thick and thin.

With the superlative success, Supreme Court enjoyed their first win on the road to become the first FCT-based team to have do so in recent times.

Final goal scorer Eric said “We will not lose focus. We are determined to do more.

Meanwhile, the team management led to the match venue by General Manager Tolulope Oguntimehin has rewarded the players with nothing less than N300, 000 as extra pay he earlier promised the team.

Ikenna Okonkwo
For; Supreme Court Fc
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Twitter: @ikennavictor8


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