March 5th, 2017: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) men’s football team has triumphed in a nail-biting penalty shootout to take the title at the 4th Skyline Inter-University Sports Festival.
Led by team captain and playmaker, Rekan Khalid, the side won through to the finals of the competition with consecutive wins over Manipal University, Amity University, and event hosts, Skyline University College.
The tense competition finale followed a nil all draw in regular time between CUD and challengers Herriot Watt University, with CUD going on to win by four goals to three after penalties.
The team’s success was topped off with another accolade for Rekan. In addition to lifting the competition trophy, the team captain was recognized with the player of the tournament award for his outstanding display of talent and sportsmanship.
Rekan said, “It was a great team effort that saw us take the title and with so many good competitors it was an honour for me to be recognized as the best player.”
The team now returns to its twice-weekly training sessions in anticipation of a busy competition season ahead.
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