Zenith / Delta Headmasters’ Cup: Valley Stream British School Emerges Champions

Valley Stream British School Sapele on Thursday emerged Champions of the 2021 edition of the Delta Headmasters’ Cup football competition sponsored by Zenith Bank.

In a highly contested game played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Thursday, Valley Stream defeated Ogbe Primary School, Effurun 2-1

The official kickoff of the final game was taken by Delta State Governor His Excellency Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

The winners of the competition smiled home with N1m cash prize and a brand new Toyota 18-seater bus while 2nd place went away with N750,000.00 and 3rd position five hundred thousand naira N500.000.

The fourth place team was also compensated with N300.000. Destiny Primary School Ughelli was third while Royal Foundation School was fourth.

In his address the Zonal Head of Zenith Bank Asaba Mr. Lucky Ighade, commended all the participants for their display of good football artistry, adding that Zenith Bank would continue to partner with Delta State government in programmes like this, ensuring that raw talents are discovered and harnessed into proper usage.

“As a responsible corporate citizen, giving back to the communities where we carry out business is an integral part of our overall strategy. Our aim is to give back in a structured and sustainable manner that which ensure the greatest possible impact on our beneficiaries.”

“I’m highly elated with the success of this competition. I thank the State Governor for this opportunity, as partners in progress, we will continue to play our role ensuring that the communities where we operate benefit from us. So I congratulate the Valley Stream British School for winning this prestigious trophy.”

In the third place match, Destiny Group of Schools Ughelli defeated Royal Foundation School Ogwa Shi Uku, on penalties after the game ended 1-1.