Dreamland Academy wins Eighth Dreamland-Embassy of Hungary Cup
Dreamland Academy of Abia emerged winner of the Eighth Dreamland-Embassy Of Hungary U-19 Cup after defeating Jazzy Stars Dreamland Academy in a penalty shootout 4-3 (1-1 at full time).
On Sunday, the final match was played at the Turf Arena, River Plate Garden, Abuja. The Abia team defeated Jazzy stars of Jos, Plateau State, 4-3 on penalties to lift the coveted trophy. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time.
There were presentations of awards to deserving persons. In the individual awards, Cletus Victor of Dreamland Academy emerged as the ‘Best Goalkeeper’ of the tournament.
Kelvin Yusuf from Jamba Soccer Academy won the ‘Highest Goalscorer’ award.
The best player of the tournament award went to Godwin Eden of Goddosky FC.
Sandor Beer, the Hungarian ambassador to Nigeria, Elizabeth Dios-Kovacs, deputy ambassador and Andras Dios, head of sports and culture project in the embassy, also were rewarded.
Seven talented players were selected by European scouts who will travel next year to sign for various clubs in Hungary and other countries.
Twelve teams participated in the invitational tournament. The tournament, which started on Wednesday, ended on Sunday.
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