The Akwa Ibom State-based Academy who have in the past produced Nigeria u-17 stars, Charles Etim and Peter Asuquo started brightly scoring early in the game through Prosper Effiong.

Second half substitute Barnabas Sam doubled the advantage in the second half when he beat the goalkeeper at the near post.

Kon FC rallied back to equalize with two late goals to force a 2-2 draw at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba was in the stands and was impressed with the outing by the Blessed Stars Academy lads who gave a good account of themselves.

The action continues on Saturday with over 16 Youth teams showcasing their talents before the U-17 national team handlers.

Supreme Kings Football Club President, Anaeto Samuel, hailed the various categories champions and participating teams for their show of professionalism and sportsmanship during the just concluded Supreme Kings Fc/ YSFON annual scouting tournament.

In the various categories finals decided yesterday at the Ginger Onwusibe Stadium, Ntigha, Umuahia based side, New Generation FA emerged winners of the U17, Owerri based side, Shine FC emerged winners of U15 whilst Umuahia based Dynasty Football Academy emerged Champions of the U13 category.

In a colorful finals attended by dignitaries and football stakeholders in Abia State, Supreme Kings Football Club President, Anaeto Samuel, thanked all the stakeholders and everyone involved in the tournament for all their efforts.

”I want to use this medium to thank all the grassroots teams and Coaches who came through from different states to participate, it’s not an easy job owing to the current economic situation in country”

”It has been a week long of exciting football matches with special individuals showcasing their football artistry”

“it’s been a rewarding tourney and we have mapped out programmes for special players spotted during the competition and from there, Supreme Kings will take it up to do what they know how to do best, developing the player, guide him through the right pathway and showcase to top football clubs in Europe and in the Scandevian countries”

”Special thanks to the YSFON, Abia State for their contributions and safe journey back home to all the travelling team” Anaeto Samuel concluded.

Rewarding the players, exceptional individuals carted away awards for Best Player of the tournament, Top Scorers in the various categories, Best Goalkeepers in the various categories, Best behaved teams, Coaches and a lot more.

One of Nigeria representatives in the prestigious Dana Cup, Blue Ocean FC, kicked off its campaign on a winning note following its 4-0 emphatic win over top Norwegian clubside, Imas-Jerv 2 to send strong warning to its opponents.

Determined to make a huge statement, the Nigerian based talent hub stormed Denmark with a stars studded team with lots of prospects as they eye to bring the cup home.

Youthful and energetic Blue Ocean FC youngsters were the first out of the woods in the keenly contested fixture against Imas-Jery 2 as they broke the deadlock off an exquisite finish from its highly rated youngster, Afeez Olanrewaju.

Rampaging Blue Ocean FC lads doubled their lead before the half time break as Iroka Emmanuel Arinze found a space for himself in the offensive final third to blast home from close range.

Cruising on a 2-goal scoreline, resilient Blue Ocean FC lads sustained the tempo and got rewarded before the half hour mark as Abisuga Samuel calmly slotted home to extended the scoreline outta the opponents reach.

Surging forward to stage a comeback, Imas-Jerv 2 attempts at goal was rebuffed by impregnable Blue Ocean FC backline who defended stoutly to earn a clean sheet.

Putting an icing on the cake, Blue Ocean FC went forth and grabbed the fourth goal as Abisuga Samuel completed a brace with a clinical finish to bring the scoreline to 4-0 at full time.