Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge In Lagos Concludes With Players Receiving A Shower Of Cash Prizes

Third version of the Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Facet Soccer Problem concluded on Monday in
Lagos, leaving gamers and officers of the collaborating groups with smiles on their faces and cash of their pockets.

The 2023 version featured eight groups, with Segun Ijitola Soccer Membership of Surulere rising as the brand new champions of the competitors held at its conventional venue, Obele Odan Neighborhood Centre, Fujah, Surulere.

Dubbed ‘Appreciation,’ the 2023 version was organized by Victor Ikpeba, the sponsor and
famend African Footballer of the 12 months in 1997. Ikpeba expressed his gratitude to Nigeria
for offering him with the chance to grow to be a world-class soccer star and hosted the
event as a token of his appreciation.

Within the remaining match, which befell on June 12, coinciding with Ikpeba’s birthday, FC Segun Ijitola triumphed over Chidi Chukwuka FC with a 2-0 victory, securing the Gold Cup and a money prize of N200,000. Ikechukwu opened the scoring for FC Segun Ijitola, capitalizing on a defensive error by the opposing crew within the first half.

Within the second half, Dewunmi Omolaja prolonged their result in 2-0 after receiving a move from his teammate, Qudus, with solely 5 minutes remaining within the sport. Chidi Chukwuka FC claimed the runner-up place and obtained a money prize of N100,000 from Victor Ikpeba, together with a trophy and silver medals.

Within the losers’ remaining, Idris FC of Surulere secured third place by defeating Lukmon FC 1-0. Idris FC was awarded a money prize of N70,000, a trophy, and bronze medals for his or her
commendable efficiency.

At conclusion of the event, Ikpeba expressed his intentions behind organizing the
occasion, stating that it was his method of giving again to society. He emphasised his personal humble beginnings, having grown up taking part in road soccer earlier than rising to the nationwide crew.

This marked the third 12 months of the competitors in Lagos and Warri, Delta State. Notably, the Victor Ikpeba Soccer Problem in Warri focuses on U-17 gamers and is scheduled to happen in December later this 12 months.

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