The ongoing Uromi Like Minds Initiative’s sponsored Secondary Schools Football Tournament among the secondary schools in Esan North-East experienced a major upset on Tuesday morning as the defending champion, Buddy Group of Schools got sent out of the football fiesta in the first round by Arue Secondary School, Uromi.
The entertaining match was played inside the main bowl of the ENE LGA Sports complex saw a fantastic display of football artistry by both team as the game ended goalless at regular time
The lads from Arue were however luckier as they edged out the hard fighting Buddy boy in a penalty shootout that ended 7-6 in favor of Arue Secondary School.
Man of the match award also went to the enterprising young Usianene Destiny of Arue Secondary School, a utility player who was everywhere in the field and a long throw specialist.
It would be recalled that Buddy Group of Schools defeated Agba Grammar in the final of the inaugural edition of the tournament played in December 26, 2021 in Uromi.