The 2024 Agbeyewa Cup football tournament reached its climax as Government College, Ado Ekiti, traded tackles with Omuo-Oke High School from OmuoEkiti in one of the most entertaining matches in the competition’s history.
A lone goal was all that separated the two teams as Omuo-Oke High School beat Government College, Ado-Ekiti, while Ifaki Grammar School claimed the bronze, having won the third-place match.
Shortly after the blast of the final whistle, the winning team went into a celebration frenzy and were presented with a cheque for N1.1m, gold medals, and a gold trophy from the organisers.
Government College, Ado Ekiti, was the first runner-up and received N500,000 plus silver medals, while Ifaki Grammar School came in third and received N250,000 in cash prizes and bronze medals.
Speaking shortly after the tournament was rounded off, Community Communication Manager, Cavista Holdings, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, said it was organised to support Ekiti State in sports development and the discovery of raw talents.
“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.
The competition, which is a replica of the defunct Principals Cup, began with over 150 schools across Ekiti State.
Some of the dignitaries that graced the final included Chairman, Ekiti State House of Assembly Committee on Youth and Sports, Hon. Idowu Odebunmi, and fellow lawmaker, Hon. Ayo Adegbite, Technical Adviser 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 were 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, Ekiti State, Mr. Sunday Olanrewaju Komolafe, and former Commissioner for Finance, Ekiti State, Dr. Dapo Kolawole, among several others.