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Edokpolor, Idia College Girls Lift Edo Secondary School Football Cup, As Organisers Appreciate Yussuf Alli, School Authorities

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1 year ago

November 2, 2024

Edokpolor Grammar School, Benin City, on Friday won the 3rd edition of the Edo State Annual Secondary Schools Football Tournament after defeating St. David Mixed College, Evboneka 3-2 in the male category.

PraiseGod Monday, Ubebe Miracle and
Iboi Godspower scored a goal each to help Edokpolor Grammar School triumph over St David whose goal scoring machine,
Ewean Osaze almost dragged the game into extra time after scoring a brace to reduce the deficit in the second half, while
Oghe Community Secondary School, Ivioghe- Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area finished in the third place

In the female category,Idia College thrashed ST, Agela’s Grammar School Girls 3-0 to lift the cup, making them winners for the third time, while Eyean Secondary School won the third place in the category.

Winners of both male and female categories went home with a Million Naira each, while the second and third placed teams pocketed N500,000 and N300,000 respectively with medals and trophies.

Individual awards of Most Valuable players, Highest Goal Scorer, Goalkeeper and others were specially recognized and honoured.

Organizers of the tournament in a post match interview, said the games were designed to discover talents that abound in the state, stressing that the exercise offered the students the needed opportunity to express themselves and showcase their skills with possibilities of pursuing a career in football.

The Chairman of the Tournament Working Committee Col. Charles Asowata (Rtd.) expressed the Forum’s gratitude to the Ministry of Education who made the children available for the competition, and the Edo State Sports Commission for granting them access to the stadium For the final stage of the competition.

He said that they were happy that in 2022/2023 they were able to produce some professionals among the participating schools, adding that five have moved to Edo Queens; two to Fortress Ladies Football Club, while two other persons are presently playing outside the country.

“The tournament is to build characters. How to accept loss and celebrate winning. It takes off children from the streets. Our job is to encourage them to be better citizens and not to involve themselves in cultism because they are our future”.

He advised Edo youths to be focused in life and do what they can to better their lives.

He also said they must be trust worthy in whatever they do.

On his part, a member of the forum, Prince Jerry Obaseki said the tournament was aimed at giving back to the society.

Obaseki, who described Edo State as a cradle of sports talents in the past, said their role is to rejig sports at the grassroots to make the state regain its pride of place in sports in the country.

He disclosed that 160 students participated in this year’s competition and promised that it will continue.

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AFCON: Osimhen Sends Message To Super Eagles Fans Globally After Nigeria’s Victory Over Algeria

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7 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has shared a heartfelt message to the team’s fans around the globe following Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-finals on Saturday.

Osimhen contributed to the win with a goal, while Akor Adams also found the back of the net, securing Nigeria’s progression to last-4 stage.

In a video posted on X after the match, Osimhen expressed his gratitude to Super Eagles supporters.

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AFCON: Super Eagles Beat Algeria 2-0, To Play Morocco In Semi-final

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7 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Super Eagles pulled off a stunning display to beat Algeria 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Saturday evening, to book their spot.

Eric Chelle’s men dominated the Desert Foxes for most of the first half, but failed to find the back of the net.

The closest Nigeria came to opening the scoring, came when Calvin Bassey’s effort was cleared off the line.

But in the second half, Victor Osimhen headed in Bruno Onyemaechi’s cross, before setting up Akor Adams for the second goal.

The three-time African champions will now clash with the hosts Morocco for a place in the final.

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AFCON: Nigerians React To 2-0 Against Algeria

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7 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to Super Eagles’ 2-0 win against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-final tie on Saturday.

DAILY POST reports that goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams ensured Nigeria defeated the Desert Foxes.

Reacting, some Nigerians wondered how come the Super Eagles failed to qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their brilliant display against Algeria.

Others hailed Eric Chelle’s men for putting in a magnificent performance against the North Africans.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X:

@WhispersAfrica5, “Massive respect to the Super Eagles! All those early morning sessions, tactical drills, and team unity have turned this squad into a beast. Beating Algeria so convincingly didn’t happen by chance, it’s pure graft and heart. On to Morocco.”

@AbrahamAsi18962, “All players deserve massive accolades. They all display magnificent performances. It has been a while I saw Nigeria played this way. Total dominance throughout.

@FemiAyo593554, “The whole of Nigeria Team.. on fire. Osayi so solid like it’s onyemeachi.. Bassey and Semi Ajayi so solid and compose. Bruno the crosser, Ndidi, Iwobi the passer, onyeka the tank . Lookman, Akor the dreadful one, Oshimen the great.. Kudos to Marhez for saying “I AM AFRAID”.

@DanielIheke, “That’s was awesome display, brilliant performance by the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Congrats.

@Panda_521, “How did this super eagles team not qualify for the world cup with players like Osimhen and co?”

@youngskidmusic_, “What a win against the second unbeaten team in the tournament. Eric Chell deserved a chilled bottle of wine. The other guy knew what he was saying when he said he was afraid of Nigeria. He said it and we did it.”

@harrysone9 “NFF cost Nigerians the joy and place in the World Cup, but thank God they got the appointment of Eric Chelle right. So far so good; the Super Eagles have been a joy to watch.
Nigeria has a better chance of winning the AFCON than Arsenal has of winning the EPL under Mikel Arteta.”

@DanielRegha, “Super Eagles need to start playing like a team that’s ready and hungry to win the tournament; Nigeria’s performance slightly improved today, but it’s still very dissapointing considering the depth of the sqaud. Step it up already.”

@___astroblvck, “How did we not qualify for the world cup?! this is a world class performance..kudos boys.”

@AFC_EMMI, “The real challengers have arrived, Morocco is next.”