It was a weekend to remember as the Nigeria FMCG Games football event continued at YabaTech Sports Complex and the commencement of the Indoor games – Chess, Scrabble and Table Tennis.
The match day 3 had in attendance top executive from the participating companies;
- Rotimi Odusola – Director, Legal Services, Guinness
- Viola Graham-Douglas – Director, Corporate Relations, Guinness
- Otu Umoren – Human Resource BP Supply Chain, Unilever
- Shakiru Lawal – Human Resource Manager , Nestle
- Ayodele Alabi – Corporate Communications Manager, Guinness
- Asekunola Kuforoji – Head, Talent Engagement, Guinness
- Moses Adebayo – Chairman, Lagos Referee Commission
INDOOR GAMES
The indoor games began last weekend with Chess, Scrabble and Table Tennis. All teams were well represented and their supporters were on ground to cheer them on during the games.
Nestle supporter screaming the “Milo Chant” cheer their participants while they dominate the Table Tennis event in the Male & Female – Singles & Doubles category with majority of their players qualifying for latter stages.
In the Chess event, Guinness while sipping the Malta Guinness drink leads the table in the ongoing male category while FrieslandCampina claimed all the Medals in the female category.
The concluding part of the Indoor Games – Chess, Scrabble and Table Tennis will hold on Saturday, 22nd September from 10am.
Unilever vs Nestle
The first football match of the day witness Unilever take on table topping Nestle. The first half of the match saw Nestle scoring the first goal of the game early from a well worked free-kick. The free-kick was laid off by Akeem Adewale and was rounded off with a finish from Oscar Emmanuel.
Unilever created some decent chances in a bid to get the equaliser in the second half of the match but were ultimately undermined when Adebari Kamoru was fouled inside the 18 yard box giving a penalty chance in favour of Nestle. Olaleye Olamide stepped up to convert the spot kick giving his team the lead.
This result saw Nestle consolidate their position at the top of the league.
Result: Nestle 2 – Unilever 0
Guinness vs FrieslandCampina
The second match saw Guinness slug it out against reigning champions FrieslandCampina Wamco. The two teams were looking for their first wins in the competition. An early goal from Osaz Godwin gave FrieslandCampina the lead which stayed same into the break.
In the second half however, Guinness looked better in attack as they searched for an equalizer which eventually came in late into the game when substitute – Agbafar Stanley played in a lovely through-pass to put Osaze Igbinosun through on goal, who outwitted his opposing defender with pace and lobbed the outrushing goalkeeper.
The match ended 1-1 meaning both teams continue their search for their first wins of the FMCG 2018 season.
Spectator Engagement
The spectators were not left out as they participated in the Basketball & Take-A-Shot challenges during match intervals and won various prizes. There was also the fastest finger competition were fans won mobile top-up.
The Nigeria FMCG Games League Table as it stands:
| P | Team Name | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | NESTLE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | UNILEVER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | FRISLANDCAMPINA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | GUINNESS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
| 5 | RECKITT BENCKISER | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
The action continues this weekend which will be the penultimate week of the FMCG Games as Athletics events begins. Please find the fixtures for the upcoming weekend below:
| DAY 4
Saturday 22nd September 2018
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11:30am – 12:30am | 12.45pm – 2.00pm | 2.05pm – 3.20pm |
| Medicals
Warming up |
FrieslandCampina V Unilever |
Reckitt Benckiser V Guinness |
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OTHER EVENT; TRACK EVENT – ATHLETICS HEATS ACCREDITATION TIME – 11.30 AM |
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INDOOR GAMES DAY 2 – CHESS, SCRABBLE, TABLE TENNIS VENUE – YABA COLLEGE OF TECH INDOOR (ALUMNI BUILDING) TIME – 10AM |
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