The ongoing 40th edition of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria YSFON Ramat Cup in Lafia, Nasarawa State, witnessed another day of exciting youth football as teams battled for supremacy in the group stage.
Host state Nasarawa delighted the home crowd with a resounding 5–1 victory over Plateau State, putting on an attacking masterclass that kept fans on their feet from start to finish. The win boosts Nasarawa’s chances of progressing to the knockout stage and sends a strong message to other contenders.
In other matches, Kwara State defeated Sokoto 2–0 in a disciplined performance, while Gombe State cruised past the Federal Capital Territory FCT 3–0 with a commanding display. Bauchi State also secured maximum points with a solid 2–0 win over Kebbi.
The competition, held in honour of the late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, has brought together under-16 boys’ teams from across the federation, creating a platform for budding footballers to showcase their skills and catch the eyes of national youth coaches.
As the group matches continue, football enthusiasts in Lafia are turning out in large numbers to cheer the young stars, with expectations of more thrilling encounters in the coming days.
