Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup final holds Nov 6

The final of this year’s Zenith Bank/Delta State Principals’ Cup will be contested between Urhobo College, Uvwie and Government School, Ogbeijoh, on Thursday, November 6 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Originally, Urhobo College lost 3-0 to Otokutu Grammar School in the semifinal played at the Government College, Ughelli but after a strong protest by […]

The final of this year’s Zenith Bank/Delta State Principals’ Cup will be contested between Urhobo College, Uvwie and Government School, Ogbeijoh, on Thursday, November 6 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Originally, Urhobo College lost 3-0 to Otokutu Grammar School in the semifinal played at the Government College, Ughelli but after a strong protest by the Ovwie LG Champions against Otokutu over the use of ineligible players, Urhobo College got the nod to play in the final.

Therefore, Urhobo College team led by Coach Fred Oteri is now fully set for the final showdown with GS Ogbeijoh.

The team has been in camp at the Kenwood Hotels and Suits, Effurun, courtesy of an old boy of Urhobo College and philanthropist, Chief Idama Amurun, sponsor of the Sheriff Oborevwori U-17 Unity Cup.

In addition, the team has been playing a series of friendly games to put them in top shape.

Meanwhile, Delta FA Chairman, Ken Nwanmocha, has commended organisers of the Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup, Hideaplus.

Speaking on the decision to disqualify the school that fielded an illegible player, the FA Chairman said it was a step in the right direction and it will serve as deterrent to other schools in future.

‘It is only appropriate to maintain standard and integrity of the tournament. We are all set for the final and hopefully the Governor himself will be with us to celebrate the future football stars of the country,” Nwanmocha noted.