Matchday 2 of the Valuejet Preseason Tournament was packed with excitement as Rivers United clinched a decisive 2-0 victory over Ijebu United. The match came alive in the 43rd minute when Ebuka Akogundu delivered a perfect cross to Kabiru Abdullahi, whose one-time shot found the back of the net, putting Rivers United ahead. The drama continued as Temple Emekayi confidently converted a penalty at the 60-minute mark, doubling Rivers United’s lead.
The intensity of the match reached its peak in the 86th minute when Ijebu United’s goalkeeper, Tosin Adeiza, was shown a red card for dissent, leaving his team with a mountain to climb. Despite their efforts, Ijebu United couldn’t recover, and the match ended 2-0 in favour of Rivers United, thanks to goals from Abdullahi and Emekayi.
In the second game of the day, the host Remo Stars faced off against Kwara United in a tightly contested battle. Both teams pushed hard for a late winner, but neither could break the deadlock. The match ended in a goalless draw, with both sides showing solid defensive performances but lacking the finishing touch needed to secure victory.
The results leave fans eagerly anticipating the next round of matches which is tomorrow, as the Valuejet Preseason Tournament continues to deliver thrilling football action. With red cards, penalties, and late-game drama, this tournament is proving to be a must-watch event for football enthusiasts.
