Kan and his teammates stood on the pitch, awaiting their opponents. It had become a habit for them to arrive earlier than their rivals, always using the extra time to prepare.
After a few seconds, the atmosphere on the pitch changed. The fans erupted into a rhythmic chant, their words difficult to discern but charged with energy.
It was a familiar chant for Paragon FC, who now strode onto the pitch with confidence. Their faces bore a determined look, as if they were ready to defeat Ebony FC without mercy.
Before the ritual of determining who would kick off first, the players were meant to shake hands. Surprisingly, one of Paragon FC's players refused to offer his hand to anyone on Kan's team. Instead, he walked past them, staring at them with disdain.
