Solution FC Fete Awka Fans With 3-0 Easter Thriller Against ABS FC
Solution FC of Awka on Sunday gave their teeming supporters a thrilling Easter gift with a resounding 3-0 win against ABS FC of Ilorin in the week 14 encounter in the Nigeria National League.
The Solution Boys had managed to hold Osun Utd FC 1-1 draw in their last home game fell 4-1 to Godswill Akpabio in Uyo on MD13 and crashed out of President’s Cup after losing 0-3 to Kwara Utd in Benin City.
But a more purposeful Solution FC opened scoring in the 42mins through Valentine Ugwu after a series of scintillating displays to send spectators into a frenzy.
Chibueze Oputa extended the lead for the home side after capitalising in Valentine Ugwu’s pass from the centre area to score the second goal in the 50mins.
Chukwuemeka Oyieke completed the treble in the 87min with a solo run from around 30 metres, beating a defender in the process and chipping the ball over the ABD goalkeeper to bury ball in the net.
Speaking after match, Ikechukwu Nwekwe, Chairman of All Stars and Solution FC supporters club said the win was a sweet revival for team.
Nwekwe said football enthusiasts consider the win as an Easter gift while expressing hope that the positive results continue.
“We are very excited with this win, this is what we expect to see any day we come here to enjoy football because we have not had a team of our own like this .
“We are happy with the changes and our desire is to see Solution FC qualify for Super 4 and progress to Nigeria Professional Football League,” he said.
On his part, Godwin Ezema, Coach of Solution FC said it was a tough game for his team but it was exciting that they won.
Ezema said it had been a transition period for the team with streak of not too impressive record.
“With great respect to our visitors as it was not an easy game, we appreciate our supportive fans, this result is good for us.
“We will remain focus because every point counts at this moment, hope to improve on our form and sustain the progressive outcome,” he said.
