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Ansarudeen Primary School,Lokoja U13 boys defeated Saint Luke Primary School, Lokoja 2-1 to emerge champions of the 2015 Kogi U13 Football Association Cup played at the Kogi Confluence Stadium on Friday.  Goals from Muhammed Sani and Mamud Ali helped the Ansarudeen boys to come back from a goal behind to overcome their Saint Luke counterparts despite Sulieman Yakubu's lone strike in Lokoja. Yakubu strike Saint Luke Primary School into an early lead before Mohammed Sani levelled before the break to ensure the half time scoreline ends at 1-1. In the second half, it was Ali's solitary effort that settled the encounter helping Ansarudeen snatch the winner to ensure his side claimed the coveted maiden trophy with 2-1 victory. Earlier, Ansarudeen defeated Grace International 3-0 in the first round before earning a 2-0 semi-final win over Baptist Primary School played at the Lokoja Township stadium. The first ever age-grade football competition in Kogi, which is organised by the...

People have asked several questions on the secret of the success of recently crowned Kogi State FA Cup champions Idah United. There are many factors that aids the successful run of a champion - ranging from motivation to the playing personnel of the team. For Idah United, at the beginning of the journey they wouldn't have thought of winning the tournament. Behind the achievement of an organisation, there is the silent planner who maps out strategies. An official of Idah United who pleaded to anonymity told us the massive impact Hon Abdul Adama played in the giant killing run of his team.  ''I must confess the man is generous, he is a team player and doesn't joke with the welfare of people around him.'' We are grateful to him for supporting us right from day 1 of the tournament,'' the official said. We scooped from a reliable source that Hon Adama motivated Idah United with cash before the final against FMC FC and rewarded them with another huge su...