2023 Zenith Bank / Delta Headmasters' Cup: Owa Model, Ogedengbe Primary School clash in final Friday

Ogedegbe Primary School, Warri will square up with Owa Model Primary School, in the final match of the 2023 edition of the Zenith Bank / Delta Headmasters’ Cup Football Competition billed for Friday at the prestigious Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

The representative of Ika North-East Local Government Area, Owa Model Primary School, Boji-Boji Owa on Thursday secured a place for the finals of the competition.

In one of the semi-final matches decided at Kwale Stadium, Owa Model Primary School Boji-Boji Owa, defeated Destiny Group of Schools, Ughelli 5-4 on penalties after full time score stood at 0-0.

In the other semi-final match played at Ughelli Stadium between Ogedegbe Primary School, Warri in Warri South and Ogidi Primary School, Patani in Patani Local Government Area of the state, Ogedegbe Primary School beat Ogidi Primary School 5-2 in a highly entertaining encounter.

Similarly, the third place match will feature Destiny Group of Schools, Ughelli and Ogidi Primary School, Patani. The Third Place match starts at 9am to precede the final.

Speaking after the semi-final matches, the Delta State Commissioner for Primary Education, Sunday Onoriode, said the encounters were thrilling and entertaining.

Onoriode, who lauded the Zenith Bank PLC for giving the State Government financial support for the hosting of the competition, çongratulated the two finalists.

Excited Onoriode, also noted that he was impressed with the turn out of the 2023 edition of the competition.

It is expected that some officials of the sponsors will be in attendance together with top functionaries in the Delta State Government Executive council including Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

A giant trophy and other attractive prizes await the winner of the developmental football competition.