DEFENDING Champions of the Med-View/NUJ Media Games, Vanguard’s Kirikiri Warriors held their heads high Wednesday and walked with their noses in front after they chalked up four points from two matches and won the honesty test that threatened to smear the NUJ Games.

The match against Business Plus provided a test case for the NUJ Games, but officials rose with one voice to condemn evil and follow the right way. Adhering to the rules of the Game, Vanguard produced players with identity cards while their opponents came with questionable players who could not mention the names of their employers. The hired professionals displayed stark ignorance, not even knowing the name of their Editor.

It was a drama that Nollywood star Mr Ibu would have benefited from. And the Technical Committee of the Games did not waste time in hauling them out of the Games and awarding three goals and three points to the spotless Kirikiri Warriors.

The victory brought back memories of what Sophocles said; ”I would prefer even to fail with honour than win by cheating”.

”It’s not a do or die affair. We’re in the Games to enjoy ourselves and to play to the rules. We’re happy that truth prevailed against cheats”, coach Prince Osuagwu, Vanguard’s Head Hitech desk said.

Chapel Chairman, Innocent Anaba commended the uprightness of the Technical Committee of the NUJ.

Overwhelmed by the victory and steadfastness of the team, Weekend Vanguard Editor Onochie Anibeze, News Editor Kayode
Mathew, Political Editor Emma Aziken, Crime Editor Emma Nnadozie, and Political correspondent Charles Kumolu rewarded the team handsomely but begged that their donations be not announced for fear of EFCC and kidnappers.

The Vanguard Kirikiri Warriors will be on the march again today against The Source magazine. Venue is Legacy pitch of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.