Union Bank Football Club of Lagos have been crowned as the winners of the inaugural edition of the Metro Pro League.
The Ayo Filani-led Bankers defeated their Remo Stars counterparts 2-1 at the Agege Stadium, yesterday, to finish on 38 points after 18 Weeks of hostilities.
Bridge FC and Apapa Golden Stars were placed second and third with 32 and 30 points respectively.
Meanwhile, Union Bank’s prolific midfielder, Oghenovo Uzezi won for himself the Metro Pro League’ Players Award for the Month of May.
Uzezi’s brilliant display in May accounted largely for Union Bank FC’s winning the Metro Pro League title.
In a chat with the media men after the trophy presentation to the winners, the Metro Pro League, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Victor Akinyooye congratulated Union Bank FC for winning the title, just as he assured that the standard of the league will be sustained in the new season.
“Let me use this opportunity to commend Union Bank Football Club and other clubs for putting up a great display in the inaugural edition of the Metro Pro League. We hope the Champions will be given a great fight in the new season,” he concluded.
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