Valley Stream British School lifts Zenith Bank/Delta Headmasters’ Cup

Valley Stream British School Sapele has emerged Champions of the 2021 edition of the Zenith Bank sponsored Delta State Headmasters’ Cup football tournament. In yesterday’s keenly contested finals played at Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba, Valley Stream defeated Ogbe Primary School, Effurun 2-1. In the third place match, Destiny Group of Schools Ughelli defeated Royal […]

Valley Stream British School Sapele has emerged Champions of the 2021 edition of the Zenith Bank sponsored Delta State Headmasters’ Cup football tournament.

In yesterday’s keenly contested finals played at Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba, Valley Stream defeated Ogbe Primary School, Effurun 2-1.

In the third place match, Destiny Group of Schools Ughelli defeated Royal Foundation School Ogwa Shi Uku, on penalties after the game ended 1-1.

The official kickoff of the final game was taken by Delta State Governor His Excellency Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. 

The winners of the competition smiled home with N1m cash prize and a brand new Toyota 18-seater bus while the first runners up pocketed N750,000 just as second runners up  received N500,000.

The fourth place team was also compensated with N300.000

In his address the Zonal Head of Zenith Bank Asaba, Mr. Lucky Ighade, commended all the participants for their display of good football artistry.

He added that Zenith Bank will continue to partner with Delta State government in such grassroots sports programs to ensure that raw talents are discovered and harnessed.

“I’m highly elated with the success of this competition.  I thank the State Governor for this opportunity. As partners in progress, we will continue to play our role ensuring that the communities where we operate benefit from us. So I congratulate the Valley Stream British School for winning this prestigious trophy,” said Ighade.