La Planet Sport Academia Lifts Kwara Governor’s Cup [PHOTO]

La Planet Sport Academia Lifts Kwara Governor’s Cup [PHOTO]—La Planet Sport Academia on Sunday added another title to their trophy’s cabinet after clinching Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq U-23 Youth Soccer Competiton.

Coach Sheriff Jimoh-led side defeated Flash Bombers FC 4-3 on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw in the regulation time.

A tough soaked encounter, it was all a great display of soccer artistry at the final of the tournament played at the football pitch of Government Day Secondary School, Karuma, Ilorin.

Newsmen) reports that Aliu Ferinyaro had in the first half sent the fans to a wild jubilation when he handed Flash Bombers a lead from a long range free kick.

Muhammed Abdullahi  complemented the effort of the determined La Planet Sport Academia as he netted the equalizer from the spot.

The tournament, organized by Morrow International Football Competiton, was aimed at honouring the giant strides of Kwara State Governor, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

Earlier, Champion FC defeated Gambari United FC 2-0 in the third place final of the tournament which had 20 teams on its fixtures.

Among many other dignitaries who witnessed the grand finale on Sunday were the Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Malam Bola Mogaji and Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Agu Ejidike.

NAN reports that La Planet Sport Academia is reputed for winning one of the most prominent pre-season tournaments in the country including the Amapro football championship in 2020.

In 2021, it won Kwara State Football Association Super League, AGF AbdulRazaq Football Tournament and YSFON U-17 football competiton.

While one of its products, Abdulgafar Opeyemi is currently plying his trade with FK Kauno Zalgris, a Liuthania-based elite league side, another graduate of the Academy, Abdulganiyu Suleiman is currently making waves with ABS Ilorin FC in the Nigeria National League