The representative of Ika North-East Local Government Area in the 2nd Zenith Bank / Delta Headmasters’ Cup Football Competition, Owa Model Primary School, Boji-Boji Owa yesterday secured a place for the finals of the competition.
In one of the semifinal matches decided at Kwale Stadium, Owa Model Primary School Boji-Boji Owa, defeated Destiny Group of Schools, Ughelli 5-4 on penalties after full time score stood at 0-0.
In the other semifinal match played at Ughelli Stadium between Ogedegbe Primary School, Warri in Warri South and Ogidi Primary School, Patani in Patani Local Government Area of the state, Ogedegbe Primary School beat Ogidi Primary School 5-2 in a highly entertaining encounter.
Ogedegbe Primary School, Warri will now square up with Owa Model Primary School, in the final match of the 2023 edition of the competition today at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Similarly, the third place match will feature Destiny Group of Schools, Ughelli and Ogidi Primary School, Patani. The Third Place match starts at 9am to precede the final.
Speaking after the semifinal matches, the Delta State Commissioner for Primary Education, Chief Sunday Onoriode, said the encounters were thrilling and entertaining.
Onoriode, who lauded the Zenith Bank PLC for giving the State Government financial support for the hosting of the competition, congratulated the two finalists.
Officials of the sponsors as well as top functionaries in the Delta State Government Executive council including Governor Ifeanyi Okowa , are being expected in today’s final.
A giant trophy and other attractive prizes await the winner of the developmental football competition.