The eight teams set to compete in the first edition of the Betway Tumu Community Cup are now confirmed, following the conclusion of the last three playoff games on Monday.
Kong, Tarsor, and Bujan claimed the final three spots for the main event after emerging victorious in their respective playoff matches.
Tarsor edged Vamboi 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at Bugubelle. Bujan also needed penalties to advance, defeating Sakai 3-1 after a goalless encounter at Pieng.
Kong delivered the most convincing performance of the day, easing past Taffiasi with a commanding 4-0 win at the Tumu Stadium AstroTurf to seal their place.
Kong, Tarsor, and Bujan now join Bugubelle, Nabulo, and Challu—who qualified on Sunday—as the six successful teams from the playoffs.
Bugubelle advanced with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Kulfuo after a 1-1 draw in regular time at Tarsor.
At the Nmanduonu School Park, Challu edged Nabugubelle 1-0, thanks to a decisive strike from Issahaku Najawu, who was named Man of the Match.
Nabulo produced the standout performance on day one, thrashing Nmanduonu 5-1 at Bichemboi to seal their
The six will face seeded sides Real 24 Hours and Soccer Babies in the main tournament, scheduled for Saturday at the Tumu Stadium AstroTurf.
The Tumu Community Cup is a collaborative initiative between Joy Sports editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo and leading bookmakers Betway, with support from Peeva Beverages.
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