Edel FC are champions of Anambra again. The Nigeria National League side sealed the 20th ANSFA/NEROS Pharmaceuticals FA Cup on Sunday with a commanding 2-0 victory over non-league Amanda FC at Neros Stadium, Nanka.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
Sir. Victor Nwangwu, who representing sponsor Professor Polycarp Emenike, while congratulating the winners, presented Edel FC with the trophy and a two million naira prize.
Runners-up Amanda FC took home one million, while third-place Game Changers received five hundred thousand naira.
Edel FC stamped their authority early, dominating possession and creating chances at will.
In the 6th minute, Solomon Ugwu saw his penalty saved after the Amanda FC keeper guessed right and dived low to his right.
Edel FC who dominated the game had its breakthrough came late in the first half (45 Minutes). Melody made amends, smashing home a right-footed finish from the edge of the six-yard box to put the Galloping Zebras ahead.
In the second half, Damian Udoye doubled the lead with a moment of brilliance, at the 74th minutes, weaving through the left before rifling into the top corner, to hand Coach Phinan Ozonweke’s men a 2nd straight title, one year after their first triumph.
Edel’s FC experience and precision proved too much, as they retained their crown in emphatic style.
