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2024 President Federation Cup final: Men’s and Women’s Honours Roll
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Curtain fall on the 2024 President Federation Cup with the finals of both men’s and women’s event of the oldest football tournament in Nigeria at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday.
In the women’s category, Rivers Angels edged Naija Ratels FC 1-0 in the final match and walked away with 25 million Naira cash prize while the beaten finalists got 10 million Naira.
Rivers Angels’ Blessing Okpe was voted the Most Valuable Player after the Cup tournament as her goalkeeper Agatha Thompson won the best goalkeeper prize.
Agama Ziperefeghe of Naija Ratels FC ended the tournament as the top goal scorer.
In the men’s category, El-Kanemi Warriors clinched their third title with a 2-0 win over Abia Warriors with a cash prize of 50 million Naira while Abia Warriors got 20 million Naira.
Nasiru Salihu who scored the two goals in the final match and also missed a penalty was voted the most valuable player.
Abia Warriors goalie, Ali Ishaku won the best goalkeeper prize while Kwara United’s Emmanuel Ogbole ended the campaign as the top goal scorer.
WOMEN’S COMPETITION
Winner: Rivers Angels (N25million)
Runner-Up: Naija Ratels (N10million)
MVP: Blessing Okpe (Rivers Angels FC)
Top Scorer: Agama Ziperefeghe (Naija Ratels FC)
Best Goalkeeper: Agatha Thompson (Rivers Angels FC)
MEN’S COMPETITION
Winner: El-Kanemi Warriors (N50million)
Runner-Up: Abia Warriors (N20million)
MVP: Nasiru Salihu (El-Kanemi Warriors FC)
Top Scorer: Emmanuel Ogbole (Kwara United FC)
Best Goalkeeper: Ali Ishaku (Abia Warriors FC)
