Oscar FC has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of the Kwara Made US 5-aside tournament.
A brace from Yakubu Hammed ensured that Oscar Boys defeated YK Superstars 2-1 in the tension-soaked encounter to lift the trophy.
Speaking at the final, Shogo Shodunnke, the CEO of Phreestlye Sports and the brain behind the project, appreciated all the partners and participating teams for their conducts
He noted that the idea of the project was geared towards youth empowerment and sport development adding that the first edition serves as a benchmark for the subsequent tournaments.
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Shodunnke, a founder of Africa Development Program (AMAPRO) added that one of the main ideas of the tournament is to diversify from the popular 11-aside.
This, he noted, will help players develop their skills in an aside game for the purpose of exploring opportunities in it.
He noted the enormous amount of human resources that abound in Kwara State stressing that the tournament was inspired by the leverage Kwara has offered both indigenes and non-indigenes.
According to him, one of the other focus areas of the tourney is to also help players build the value of self-reliance and self sustainability.
The final however witnessed an exhibition game from members of the Excel All Stars, a body to which Shodunnke also belonged.
