CHAIRMAN’S CUP 2021, SAMBA BOYS DEFEATS EUPI TIGERS LIFTS TROPHY
SPORT AT THE GRASSROOT
Eric Adah
Samba Boys of Ojali, has emerged champion of the Chairman’s Cup 2021, hosted by the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Council, Hon. George Alli, after defeating Eupi Tigers in a keenly contested match.
The two gave good accounts of talents through classic display and treated the crowd who gathered at the Jesus College Otukpo Field, but could not convert their scoring chances in regulated time.
After failing to score a goal at the end of regulation time, both teams immediately went into penalties. The atmosphere was charged with palpable tension from officials and fans of both teams. Samba boys converted all 4 of their penalties; while Eupi Tigers missed 2 out of 4 penalties taken. Samba boys went home with prize money and the trophy. Eupi Tigers who came second went home with a trophy and prize gift. The 3rd position went to Forest Stars.
The tournament final witnessed a large turnout of dignitaries, including Real Estate Mogul, Philantropist and President of Ochacho Foundation, King Mohanmed Adah Odeh; House of Representative hopeful; Alex Ogbe aka Ochacho Jr; Super Falcons Player, Alice Ogebe. Ochacho also announced some cash donation to all the participating teams and expressed his willingness to partner with the Council for sports development.
