Matchday 2 of the Afinni Unity Cup saw four more teams secure their spots in the next round of the competition on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan, Lagos.
In the first game of the day, Pike/Forsythe faced Okepopo/Amuto, with the away team claiming a decisive 3-0 victory.
The second match saw Okesuna/Abitifa emerge as 2-0 winners over Phases 3 & 4.
Last year’s finalists, Massey/Carena, continued their strong run by defeating Tinubu/Luther 3-1, as they aim to surpass their previous performance in the competition.
The day’s final match, between Faji/Evans and Campus/Popo Aguda, ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw after Campus/Popo Aguda equalized with a last-minute penalty, forcing the match into extra time.
Despite the rain, Faji/Evans scored the decisive goal in extra time to win 3-2 and secure the last quarter-final spot. A total of 14 goals were scored on Matchday 2, slightly fewer than on Matchday 1.
The teams advancing to the quarter-finals are: Odunfa/Ricca, Ebute Elefun/Sura, Araromi, Anikantanmo/Swamp, Okepopo/Amuto, Okesuna/Abitifa, Massey/Carena, and Faji/Evans. The Quarter-Final draw will be confirmed soon.
