By Zakari Isah, Kaduna
… M & D Academy maintains perfect record with 2-1 victory over Ikon Allah FC.
A rejuvenated Kada Warriors FC played out a goalless draw against Osun United FC in their second game of the Nigeria Football Federation President's preseason tournament. The Kaduna State-owned club demonstrated significant improvement over their opening game performance, which they lost by a lone goal to Kawo Academy.
In the opening six minutes, Kada Warriors took control of the game, putting Osun United on the back foot with three early attempts created by the Warriors' attackers. One notable chance fell to Nnoso in the 9th minute of play, but he missed a clear opportunity to put his team ahead. Despite their dominance over the 90 minutes, Kada Warriors were unable to break the deadlock, and the game ended in a scoreless draw.
Now, sitting at the bottom of their four-team group was disappointing for some fans, but many remain hopeful. "It’s a Herculean task, but with determination, all things are possible," one determined supporter remarked. He added, "Preseason football matches are a critical preparation phase for clubs to fine-tune their squads, tactics, and fitness before the competitive season begins in about three weeks from now. We need to bring in more new players – we can’t afford to get this wrong."
Meanwhile, a late goal secured a first win for the Junior Warriors. After a 2-2 draw against Ikon Allah Football Club in their opening fixture, the Junior Warriors capitalized on their momentum, defeating Barau FC 1-0. They now sit two points behind M & D Academy, who have maintained a perfect record with 6 points after a 2-1 victory over Ikon Allah FC. Earlier on Match Day 3, Kawo Academy suffered a heavy loss, conceding four unanswered goals in a comprehensive defeat.
Shehu Abdullahi, a member of the NFF President's preseason organizing committee, described the games as highly engaging and advised teams to use the opportunity to scout and strengthen their squads in preparation for the season ahead.
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