Ibom Preseason Tournament Set for Epic Finale as Five Teams Chase Semi-Final Spots

The first round of the Ibom Preseason Tournament will reach an exciting finish on Wednesday, October 14, with five teams still battling for the remaining semi-final places at the Uyo Township Stadium.

Akwa United are the only team to have secured qualification for the semi-finals after winning their opening two matches to collect six points.

The Promise Keepers began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Rovers FC on Monday, October 12, before recording a narrow 1-0 win against KMK Academy on Tuesday to maintain their perfect record.

With four semi-final places available, the remaining five teams will fight for the last three tickets in Wednesday’s final round of matches.

Rovers FC boosted their chances of progressing with a 3-1 victory over Abia Comets on Tuesday, while Godswill Akpabio United FC defeated Maverick City 2-1 to keep their hopes alive.

In the other Matchday One fixtures, KMK Academy and Maverick City played out a 2-2 draw, while Godswill Akpabio United FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Abia Comets.

Wednesday’s fixtures will begin at 8am when Maverick City take on Rovers FC, with both teams needing a positive result to strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Abia Comets will face KMK Academy at 10am in another important encounter before Akwa United conclude the first round against Godswill Akpabio United FC at 4pm.

All three matches will take place at the Uyo Township Stadium.

With Akwa United already through, attention will be on the other five teams as they battle for the remaining semi-final places in what promises to be an exciting final day of the first round.