ALGON BOYS FC announce their arrival in the Nationwide League Division 2 with a win over ALTER KNIGHT FC.
In a keenly contested match that saw both sides miss number of chances, the first half ended goalless, thanks to the bravery of goal keeper Chris Ubi.
The boys came into the second half in search of the first goal Oku Ben, David Inyang all missed from close range.
Goalless at full time took the to penalties, as Obiere Victory, Samuel Edoho, Ubonabasi Obot, David Inyang and Oku Ben all converted from the spot.
The Heroics of Chris Ubi did not go unnoticed as he saved a penalty to secure a play-off spot.
An elated Chris Ubi says the victory is as a result of hard work and promise to do more.
” I want to thank God for today’s victory, indeed hard work pays, and for the penalty save it is what I know how to do, I want to thank the good people of Akwa Ibom, the Chairman Frank Archibong and the team.”
ALGON BOYS finished top of group 2 with 6 points as they also walked over HJ FC of Abia State.
They will now play Aspire FC of Anambra winner of the other group on Monday for qualification to the NLO Division 1.
