Four Schools Fight for Zenith Bank/ Delta Principals’ Cup Final Spots

The battle for the ultimate prize of this year’s Zenith Bank/ Delta Principals’ Cup will continue today, October 30 with four schools taking to the field in the semifinal stage of the competition.

The competition  in its 7th edition is a partnership  between Zenith Bank Plc and the Delta State Government.

At the Ogwashi-Uku Stadium, it will be a game between Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale (Ndokwa West) and Umutu Mixed Secondary School, Umutu (Ukwuani LGA) while at the Kwale Stadium, it will be a fight between Okene Secondary School, Okuokoko (Okpe LGA) and Ogbromro Secondary School, Ogbromro (Uvwie LGA).

In the quarterfinal games concluded on Monday, Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School defeated Ugumbor-Otiku Secondary School, Agbor, 2-1 to set up a semifinal date with Umutu Mixed Secondary School, Umutu, who thrashed Zappa Basic Secondary School, Asaba, 5-1 in their own quarterfinal game.

It was a tight game at the Oleh Stadium between Okene Secondary School, Okuokoko and Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, Sapele, with Okene edging the game 1-0 and will be up against Ogbomro Secondary School, Ogbomro, Uvwie who beat Destiny Secondary School, Ughelli, 2-0.

The two semifinals will take place on Wednesday with the third place and final coming up in November at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Chaingang Cycling Club Schedules Abuja Mountain Biking Festival for Nov 23

Olawale Ajimotokanin Abuja 

The Chaingang Cycling Club Abuja has set November 23, as the date for the 3rd edition of its annual Mountain Biking (MTB) Festival, themed “Trails of Adventure”.

This club announced that this year’s festival will be an exhilarating celebration of outdoor sports, community and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Apo Resettlement area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The Chaingang Abuja MTB Festival has become a landmark event in Nigeria’s outdoor adventure calendar, attracting participants and spectators from across the nation.

 The festival offers a unique blend of mountain biking, running, hiking, and power biking, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

The event highlights will include mountain biking which will enable riders to navigate a challenging and scenic 30-kilometre

 trail with hilly terrains, technical sections, and smooth segments, testing their skills and endurance, as well as hiking where recreational hikers 

will embark on a 10-kilometre

trail, offering beautiful natural environments, gentle hills, and serene meadows that promise to ignite their spirit of adventure.

The event also affords participants an kilometre running trail with a mix of hilly and technical sections designed to bring out the best in runners while they enjoy the stunning landscape.

The club said the festival’s theme, underscores its commitment to promoting outdoor activities, environmental stewardship, and a healthy lifestyle, adding this year, it aims to create a platform that not only challenges participants but also fosters a sense of community and camaraderie among all who attend.