The stage is set for the final match of the 2nd Edition of the Oba of Benin under 18 Football tournament in Benin City.
Organise by the Edo state Football Association, 19 teams started the journey on December 10th 2024 at the Cresent Sports club ground, irhirhi, with only two teams left to decide the winner of the 2nd Edition of the tournament in honour of the His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare 11, the Oba of Benin.
Rave of the moment, Irex Sports Fc powered through enterprising BJ Fc 5-4 on Penalties after both teams fail to score at regulation time to reach the final match, while the second semi final clash saw Delightful Delight Fc of Benin City taking out hard fighting Rockers Fc 2-0 to qualify for the final battle.
The vice Chairman Edo FA and Loc head of the tournament, Paul Ojeisekhoba disclose that the third place encounter between BJ Fc and Rockers Fc will take place at the Samuel ogbemudia stadium by 2pm while the final match between Irex Sports and Delight Fc is slated for 4pm at same venue. Both games are scheduled for Thursday December 26th, 2024.
The winner of the 2nd edition of the Oba of Benin Under 18 football tournament will smile home with the sum of N1.5 Million Naira, with the runner Up receiving N750.000.00 Naira and the third place winner rewarded with the sum of N500.000.00.
There are other survenir to go with the winning prizes, such as medals, trophies, MVP, top scorer, best Goalkeeper, Best coach and many others courtesy of cup donor and sponsor, Michael Ogbebor( Obanta) who also promise to reward the organisers of the tournament.
The annual football carnival is to celebrate the annual igue Festival with the oba of Benin and the people of Edo state and also to encourage grassroots Football development in the state.
