By Daily Sports Nigeria on November 7, 2025
Urhobo College, Uvwie, Warri, emerged champions of the 2025 Delta State/Zenith Bank Principals’ Cup, defeating Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School, Warri South West, 2-1 in an exciting final played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Thursday, The PUNCH reports.
The Uvwie boys took the lead just thirty-seven seconds into the game and doubled their advantage in the 30th minute, before Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School pulled one back midway through the second half. Despite late pressure, Urhobo College held firm to lift the prestigious trophy.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, John Onyeme, praised all participating schools for their impressive performances, describing every team as a champion.
He also commended Zenith Bank and the organisers, HideaPlus Limited, for their continued investment in grassroots football development.
Also speaking, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor said the success of the tournament reinforces Delta’s leading role in grassroots football across Nigeria.
In her remarks, Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Dr Adaora Umeoji, represented by Zonal Head, Dr Ifeanyi Atamah, said the bank was proud to support youth development through sports, adding that several past participants have gone on to play professionally.
The organisers, led by HideaPlus Managing Director, Tony Pemu, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the competition.
Urhobo College coach, Adamu Ali, and team captain, expressed joy over the victory, promising to come back stronger next year.
Earlier, Otokutu Grammar School, Ughelli South, lost 1-0 to Justice Peace and Success Academy, Aniocha South, in the Third-Place match.
For their efforts, Urhobo College received an 18-seater Hummer bus and N2m, while the runners-up, Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School, got N1.5m. The third and fourth-placed teams received one million and five hundred thousand naira, respectively.
With this victory, Urhobo College have written their names in Delta football history as champions of the 2025 Principal’s Cup.
Source Punch Ng
Posted November 7, 2025
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