TUFA MAKES IT DOUBLE OVER SKY AFTER A FAILED BINBENG FRIENDLY

25 November, 2012

Tamale Utrecht division one side today beat Sky FC 3-0 in a late friendly played at the Jisonayili Park, after an earlier friendly with Binbeng FC was cancelled. The Kasalans thus made it double over the division two side in the return clash after winning 2-1 a week ago at Tamasco.

The game went underway with TUFA making early incursions into the host territory. TUFA was ahead in the game from Adam Ibrahim left footed shot that pierced through the legs of Sky FC goalkeeper. The hard tackling defender who was shifted to a midfield role in today’s game received a decent cross from right back Hamisu Issah to open scoring for his side.

TUFA was more aggressive and controlled the game in midfield but failed in many attempts at goal. Striker Hanif Ibrahim Donkor who on several attempts missed his target finally got his name on the score sheet when he calmly rounded the goalkeeper and two other defenders to slot home the second goal to end the first half.

Back from recess, TUFA discovery and promising youngster Baba Mubarak (Messi) dazzled the fans with his deft touches and penetrating moves after he was introduced into the game for Haurna Najimudeen. The visitors had better possession with greater performance from Hamdan Yakubu and Adam Ibrahim scheming through the opponent area and assisted on the flanks by pervasive runs from the full backs Hamisu Issah and Mohammed Kassim.

TUFA defender Mohammed Kassim converted from the spot after a Sky FC defender handled the ball in the penalty area to send the game beyond their host.

‘It was a useful match to us as we seek to build a team to peak performance that every player in the team is competitive and can fit at any position’ Head coach Osman Rashid told tufghanafc.com. ‘The team responded very well to the tactical plans as the approach to the game was good’

TUFA line-up

Mohammed Abdallah -  Hamisu Issah , Mohammed Kassim, Taurik Musah, Ali Umar  - Haruna Najimudeen / Baba Mubarik, Hamdan Yakubu  , Iddrisu Osman, Adam Ibrahim / Alidu Yakubu –Hanif Ibrahim Donkor / Adam A. Basit, Issahaku A. Kadiri / Vincent Deyi

Reserves

Mubarik Jebdon  – Alidu Yakubu ,Baba Mubarik, Adam A. Basit, Vincent Deyi, Basit Hamza