Last Updated on August 9, 2026 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff Football Team announced their readiness for the forthcoming Staff Unity Games 2026 with an entertaining 2–2 draw against the Crescent University Football Team in a keenly contested friendly at the FUNAAB Sports Centre.
Played on August 6, 2026, the encounter provided an ideal test of the staff team’s tactical organisation, physical fitness and competitive spirit ahead of the University’s much-anticipated Staff Unity Games.
Both sides served up an exciting contest, with neither team willing to surrender control as the match swung from end to end. The four-goal thriller showcased the determination, teamwork and attacking intent of the two institutions, with the scores ultimately ending level at 2–2.
Beyond the result, the friendly offered the FUNAAB Staff Football Team valuable match exposure and an opportunity to assess its strengths, sharpen tactical coordination and identify areas requiring further improvement before the Unity Games.
The encounter also reinforced the spirit of friendship, sportsmanship and healthy competition between FUNAAB and Crescent University, demonstrating how sporting activities can foster stronger institutional relationships.
With the final whistle signalling a hard-earned draw, attention now shifts to the FUNAAB Staff Unity Games 2026, which begins on August 10, 2026, as the Staff Football Team continues its preparations with renewed confidence and determination.
