AAPOLY KicksOff Rector’s Cup Competition • Omokemi Shines in 2-nil win

Toheeb Shittu

Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebuigbo, today, kicked off its Rector’s Cup competition for the current  academic session. The competition which is set to take place at the institution’s Sports Complex, had in attendance, students and lecturers who came to support and cheer up the participants.

The competition started today with a football match between Mass Communication and Banking and Finance in a tough encounter that had lots of highlights and entertaining scenes.

While speaking with Campus Journalists, the Sports Director II, Joseph Fikayo, noted that competition like the Rector’s Cup will help the development of Sports in the institution.

She also said that more sporting activities like volleyball, Ayo Olopon and Scrabble are parts of the activities that have been prepared for competitive purposes among students.

Omokemi Shines in Tough Win

The Mass Communication Department team got the lead in the first half through a penalty by Lekan. A Banking and Finance player  had parried the ball with his hands during the last few minutes of the first half and Lekan converted the penalty to give the Mass Comm. Department a first half lead.

The almost idle Mass Communication goal keeper was forced to make series of efforts during the second half when a freekick was placed over the bar by a Banking and Finance player.

Ibrahim came close to scoring severally but his shots kept going over the bar even as he tries to connect with the attacking flair of Testimony and Chris upfront.

The encounter saw lots of midfield brilliance from Dimeji, who ensured to keep the team under control even as Banking and Finance continued to press the Mass Comm defensive line.

A loose attack from the Banking and Finance team gave the Mass Comm. attack a breathe of fresh air when a pass from the midfield got to Omokemi who after a one-two pass with Testimony, hit the ball into the net after two tries.