Umuaja Mixed Secondary School, Umuaja, on Thursday, emerge the new champions of the annual Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup final played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
Umuaja Mixed Secondary School, Umuaja, defeated Government College, Ughelli, 2-0 in the second half through Cypril Aniowa and Precious Mgobolu.
Speaking after the final, the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by his deputy, Monday Onyeme, commended the sponsor, Zenith Bank Plc, for bankrolling the Principals’ Cup from its inception, describing it as the true meaning of Corporate Social Responsibility.
The governor described all teams that participated as champions while urging those who failed to get to the final to learn from their experience and allow the lessons to serve as motivation ahead of next edition.
Speaking further, the Group Managing Director, Zenith Bank Plc, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, represented by the bank’s Assistant General Manager, Warri Zonal Head, Daniel Imani, congratulated all the teams that participated in the competition while also reiterating the financial institution’s commitment to sports development.
“Over the years, Zenith Bank has been sponsoring countless sporting events, including the National Women’s Basketball League, to complement government youth development efforts
“From the maiden edition of this tournament (Delta Principals’ Cup) in 2017 at Ozoro and this year’s finals in Asaba, we are proud to remain your partner of choice in this exiting game of football”, he said.
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