The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s Football Team, EFCC FC, on March 30, 2024, won the FCT F.A Cup after triumphing over Sporting Supreme FC.
The game which took place at the Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja, ended in 4:3 dramatic win following a thrilling performance by EFCC football team before the spectators.
EFCC team pounced on their opponent in a penalty shootout which ended 4-3 to lift the trophy after a breathtaking 2-2 draw of full game time.
In the course of the game, Sporting Supreme FC took the lead with the first goal at the 29th minute, further sustained with the second goal at the 74th minute of play time before the EFCC team fought from a 2- goal deficit with a brilliant comeback to level up the scores with the help of Abubakar Bature scoring a brace just 2 minutes to the final whistle.
The EFCC team, six time champions, had played 3 finals consecutively in the previous seasons to lift the title since its last win in 2021.
The team will proceed to represent FCT in the Confederation cup where it will log heads with other titans like Rangers Kano pillars, Lobi stars, Sunshine, Akwaibom United among others.
