The biannual sports competition in the premier university began on Monday the 25th of June, the competition which involves the halls of residence in the university consists of a large variety of sports such as football, basketball, handball, table tennis etc.
The competition started off with the football event at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium and featured just one match to get the competition going. Holders in the football competition at the last outing, Sultan Bello hall (also tied in the same group as Tedder Hall) faced neighbours, Kuti hall in a match which had dignitaries of both halls present, trophies displayed and high spirited supporters cheering.
In not such an easy ride for both teams, the defending champions went ahead in the opening stages of the game and resisted pressure from their opponents during the game with resolute defending as they sealed their win with a second goal at the dying stages and began the competition with a strong start. 2 nil was how it ended on the day with a dazzling performance from both teams.
Day 2 promises to be fun for sports lovers as the varieties continue, actions can be caught at S.U.B sports Centre and at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium.
