By Kanu Samuel
Car Park FC on Thursday produced a ruthless display to thrash Oluomo FC 10-0 and secure a semi-final berth in the third edition of the Ileya Football Unity Cup in Akure.
The emphatic victory sets up a mouth-watering semi-final encounter against Ebile FC, scheduled for Friday morning at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure.
In another quarter-final fixture, Ijapo Ages Stars FC edged Royal Goldwin Academy 2-1 to book a place in the last four, where they will face Dirhamz FC in the second semi-final clash.
Ijapo Ages Stars FC had earlier emerged leaders of Group A during the preliminary stage with nine points, while Car Park FC finished second with six points.
Ebile FC topped Group B after recording a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Dominion FC to finish with nine points, while Dirhamz FC secured second place with four points following a 2-2 draw against Oba Ile FC.
Speaking ahead of the semi-finals, the chief organiser of the competition, Robert Tolulope, disclosed that all the semi-final matches would be played on Friday morning, while Saturday had been set aside as a rest day.
Tolulope assured participating teams of free and fair officiating and commended them for their maturity and sportsmanship since the commencement of the tournament.
He also praised the sponsor of the competition, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, for his commitment to youth development in Ondo State and across the country.
“I urge all teams to play according to the rules and regulations of the competition,” Tolulope said.
“The tournament is aimed at renewing the bond of unity among youths and exposing the exceptional talents that abound in the state.
“We have very good players in Ondo State, and we want to join hands with the current government in its efforts to positively engage the youths.”
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