Tudun Wada FC have emerged champions of the inaugural edition of the Nationwide League One Cup.
The Kano-based outfit defeated Palm Syrup FC 7-2 in the final at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja.
After a string of brilliant play from both teams, Palm Syrup got the first goal in the 14th minute, after Christian Otu profited from a goalkeeping blunder from Tudun Wada goalkeeper Muwada Muhammad, to slice home the goal.
Tudun Wada equalized in the 23rd minute as Yusuf Mohammed drew level for the Kano-based team.
Palm Syrup doubled their lead through Abraham David with a screamer to make it 2-1.
Tudun Wada restored parity after Rabiu Abdullahi capitalised on a defence error from their opponent’s defence.
Rabiu Abdullahi netted his second goal of the day in the second half to make it 3-2.
Ashiru Ibrahim, Yusuf Mohammed and Mubarak Sani also scored in the game.
Tudun Wada also gets an 18-seater bus from the sponsor.
Tudun Wada FC wins maiden NLO Cup
