By Adeyemi Jerry
The seals cup competition which commenced on the 29th of September 2023 at the sub pitch were student came out in their numbers for the opening ceremony and the Seals Cup competition, which was won last year by the Department of Geography were they played the opening match against petroleum Engineering department in which they came out victorious.
The group stage of the seals cup competition has come to end and the 16 remaining teams are now gearing up for the round of 16. The group stage was full of surprises, with some big-name teams failing to qualify for the round of 16. Defending champion geography, Human kenetics and law could not make it to the round of 16. While The second runner-up struggled to qualify for the round of 16, but they managed to get the job done. They will all face difficult challenges in the round of 16.
Round of 16 preview:
Here is a preview of the round of 16 matches:
Educational management vs philososphy: The philosophers are the favorites to win this match, but the Educational management have a young and talented striker that is capable of an upset.
psychology vs chemistry: psychology are the clear favorites to win this match, but chemistry
are a well-organized team that is difficult to beat.
Sociology vs industrial petroleum engineering : Industrial petroleum engineering are the favorites to win this match, but sociolology are known for their compact defence and doggedness.
Mbbs vs microbiology: Mbbs are the favorites to win this match they have been outstanding but microbiology might pose a threat and they will be a tough opponent.
physiology vs laris: This is a close match to call, with both teams evenly matched. Laris are a skilled and technical team, while physiology are a physical and experienced team.
Statistics vs. Animal science: statistics are the favorites to win this match, but Animal science are a dangerous team that is capable of an upset.
forestry vs. computer sciences: This another close match to call, with both teams evenly matched. Computer science have a world-class player nicknamed Grealish, while forestry have a solid and well-balanced team.
Asse vs. political science: Asse are likely to come out victorious, but South Korea are a well-organized team that is difficult to beat.
The round of 16 is sure to be full of excitement and drama, with all of the teams evenly matched. The favorites will all be looking to advance to the quarterfinals, but the underdogs will be determined to cause an upset. It will be interesting to see which teams emerge victorious and book their place in the next round.
