Ikukuoma Football Club of Mbaise became the first ever club side from Mbaise Nation to win the oldest football trophy in the State Federation Cup, Silvernews.com.ng reports.
They came from behind to lift the trophy with a 2-1 victory over Fr Eburuaja FC at the Old Stadium Football ground.
Christan Mbadiwa drew the first blood in the 10th minutes of play for Fr Eburuaja and held on to the lead heading to the break.
On resumption of the second half, the Mbaise based team increased their pressure and it paid off in the 58 minutes when Nkwo Martins scored from the penalty spot.
Ibeh George scored the winner in the 80th minute as all effort by Fr Eburuaja FC to leave the game was curtailed by the Mbaise Blues, who ended the 48 years of waiting for the trophy to cross over the Azaraegbelu, Owerri. bridge to Mbaise Nation.
Recall that three teams Mbaise Lions, Mnamoha FC and all got to the finals and lost.