L-R: Member, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon Ayo Adegbite; Chairman, Youth & Sports, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Idowu Odebunmi; Executive Director, Agbeyewa Farms, Mr. Oscar Seyi-Ayeleso; Team Captain, Omuo-Ore High School, Ajiboye Sunday and General Manager, Cavista Holdings, Mr. Tony Iloh during the prize presentation to the winner of the 2024 Agbeyewa Cup football tournament for secondary schools held in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

…Grabs N1m naira prize money, trophy, medals


The 2024 Agbeyewa Cup Tournament reached its climax on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, as Government College, Ado Ekiti, traded tackles with Omuo-Ore High School from Omuo Ekiti in one of the most entertaining matches in the competition history.

A lone goal was all that separated the two teams as Omuo-Ore High School beat Government College, Ado-Ekiti, while Ifaki Grammar School claimed the best loser position, having won the third-place match.

Shortly after the blast of the final whistle, the winning team went into a frenzy. In the end, they were presented with a cheque for N1.1milllion, gold medals, and a gold trophy from the organizers of the prestigious Agbeyewa Cup 2024.

Government College, Ado Ekiti, first runner-up received five hundred thousand naira plus silver medals, while Ifaki Grammar School received bronze medals and a cash prize of two hundred and fifty thousand.

Speaking shortly after the championship's conclusion, the Community Communication Manager, Cavista Holdings, Alhaji Dauda Lawal stated that the just-concluded second edition of the Agbeyewa Secondary Schools Football Championship was organized to support Ekiti State in sports development and the discovery of raw talents.

He explained that the competition remains a viable platform to unearth new football talents and create pathways for local and international recognition.

“This spectacular occasion showcased exceptional talents, sportsmanship, and teamwork among Ekiti State future stars who are still building their future through education combined with Sports,” Lawal said.

He described the success recorded in this year's edition as a fallout of what transpired when it was organized last year, noting that the tournament will continue to wax stronger.

The just-concluded 2024 Agbeyewa Secondary Schools Football Championship, a replica of the defunct Principals Cup, began with over 150 schools across Ekiti State.

Some of the dignitaries that were in attendance include the Chairman Ekiti State House of Assembly Committee on Youth and Sports, Hon Idowu Odebunmi and fellow lawmaker, Hon. Ayo Adegbite, the Technical Advisor on Sports Development to Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olusola Osetoba, members of the State Sports Commission, members of the Sports Development Trust Fund and Ekiti State Football Association as well as top officials from the Ministry of Education.

Also in attendance during the final encounter are notable royal fathers such as Oba Onisan of Isan Ekiti,  Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon, Obaleo of Erimope Ekiti, Oba Sunday Aikuirawo Aniyi and Olufaki of Ifaki Ekiti, Oba (Dr.) John Adegbenro Falore, as well as former Head of Service in Ekiti, Mr. Sunday Olanrewaju Komolafe, former Commissioner for Finance, Ekiti State, Dr. Dapo Kolawole, among several others.

During the event, dignitaries, including the royal fathers, took turns to present gifts and cheques to each of the most outstanding teams.

They all applauded the sponsors of the grassroots football championship for the tournament, which was described as glamorous from the start to the end.

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