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EMOTAN COLLEGE AND IYOGOGBA GRAMMAR SCHOOLS WIN FIRST EHIBAM SCHOOLS RUGBY TOURNAMENT
Emotan College, Benin has beaten their arc city rivals and host, Idia College by 10 to 5 points in a crunchy encounter to win the girls category of the first Ehibam School’s Rugby Tournament and carted away the gold medals and the giant floating trophy.
New entrant Iyokogba Grammar Schools, surprised everyone when they defeated hard fighting Ihogbe College by 20 to 10 points in the battle of the titans to win the boys category of the championship.
Meanwhile, Miss Becky Odiri Smart popularly known as “Crayfish” of Idia College and Master Arebamhen Cornelius nicknamed “Pensioneer” of Iyokogba Grammar School were adjudges the Most Valuable Players for the girls and boys respectively and were rewarded with a beautifully customized miniature trophy.
The colourful event which was full of entertaining display of beautiful running and crunchy tackles rugby was a cynosure of all eyes in and around the School vicinity especially with the melodious sounds from the DJ Stumps!
According to Ehibam Griefshere Foundation the sponsors of the championship was launched last year in Edo State.
According to the founder of the Foundation Pastor Dupe Irele, “The Ehibam Griefshare Foundation was set up three years ago in memory of my beloved son Ehisieme Osarieme Ehi Alonge who passed on at a tender age of 35years in England on his way to work. He was a diehard Rugby player and Coach especially for his local Rugby Team and the kids of his neighborhood!”
Said Pastor Dupe who could not be physically present at the event due to the fact that the Foundation is also organising another celebration in Lagos on the same weekend to mark his 40th posthumous birthday, but was ably represented by Dr Sunny Amafua who is also a diehard grassroot sports mobilizer reiterated the fact that the Foundation which is involved in assisting grieving family overcome their trying time has decided to give back to society through Ehi’s love – “Rugby” and in his home town of Edo State.
The Foundation used the opportunity to specially and formally congratulate our Edo State Girls Rugby team who did us proud by winning the Gold Medal at the recently concluded National Youth Games at Ilorin which Ehibam Griefshare Foundation graciously played its modest role by donating two giant trophies for the most disciplined teams in Rugby for both the male and female categories.
Meanwhile Imaguero College defeated St Mariah Gorroti Secondary School by 5points to nil to win the third place and the bronze medals in the girls category, whilst Edo Boys defeated Asoro Grammar School by 20 points to nil to win the boys third place match and the bronze medals.
The Edo State Sports Commission through the Rugby Association thanks the Ehibam Griefshare Foundation for helping in the development of Sports and Rugby in particular with Edo State being the pioneer for this championship sponsorship.
Boys
1. Edo Boys High School, 2. Asoro Grammer School, 3. Iyokogba Grammar School, and 4. Iyogbe College
Girls
1. Emotan College, 2. Idia College, 3. Imaguero College and 4. St Mariah Goretti Secondary
Said he, “The standard of play was very high especially as the students tried to impress their Coaches for future selection into the State Rugby Team for the next National Youth Games and possibly for the forthcoming 20th National Sports Festival which Edo State as host has graciously included Rugby as an optional sports after ten good years of it’s absence from the sporting fiesta!”
History will be made in Lagos as the city becomes the first on the African continent to host the world’s all-electric powerboat championship, the E1 Series, from October 3 to 5, 2025.
The announcement marks a major milestone for Nigeria and Africa, as the E1 Lagos Grand Prix brings cutting-edge water sport, innovation, and environmental sustainability to the continent’s shores for the first time.
Sharing the news on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as “a demonstration of innovation and progress, showing how sport can inspire sustainable solutions for the future.”
He added: “It is also a celebration of the creativity and resilience that define our people. This occasion gives us the opportunity to showcase Lagos to the world as we know it: welcoming, dynamic, and determined to embrace the future with confidence.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also extended an open invitation to Lagosians and the global community to witness the groundbreaking spectacle.
“The E1 Lagos Grand Prix is a chance for Lagos, and for Africa, to stand proudly on the global stage,” he said.
Traditionally renowned for its passion for land-based sports like football, Africa is now set to explore its aquatic potential as the UIM E1 Series, presented by PIF, transforms Lagos’ waterfront into a thrilling race track.
Scheduled for October 4–5, the E1 Lagos Grand Prix promises a unique blend of speed, culture, and sustainability, turning the city’s coastline into a symbol of Africa’s readiness to embrace innovation and green technology in sports.
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Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has unveiled a full-size stadium and an Olympic-size 50-metre swimming pool at the Peaceville International Academy, located within the Redemption City of God, Ogun State.
The esteemed cleric was accompanied by his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, along with top church leaders including Pastor Joseph Obayemi; RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, and the management of Peaceville International Academy led by Head of School Dolapo Fatoki.
The event was graced by several board members of the school, including Leke Adeoye, Olugbenga Omojola, Ayoola Jolayemi, Noah Osato, and Mrs Busola Ogunsiji.
Reflecting on his past, Pastor Adeboye lamented the lack of such facilities during his university days and the general scarcity of quality sports amenities across the country.
“This kind of well-grassed stadium and serene environment were not available in universities during our time. Remarkably, God has made this possible in a secondary school, showing that He is on our side,” he remarked.
He offered prayers for those who contributed to the realization of these facilities and expressed his vision for the school to become a global brand.
In her welcome address, Pastor Mrs. Adeboye, the founder of the college, described the institution as a legacy made possible by God’s support.
She thanked her husband for his unwavering support in making the school a reality and emphasized the importance of the sports facilities in moulding Godly champions.
The unveiling ceremony also featured a novelty match to celebrate Pastor Adeboye’s 83rd birthday, with him performing the ceremonial kick-off for the match between Redemption City FC and Region 1 FC. The home team triumphed with a 4-0 victory.
Head of School Dolapo Fatoki highlighted that the facilities would be judiciously used to enhance the physical well-being of students and position the school as a hub for sports development in Ogun State and Nigeria.
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Championship promotion chasers Burnley clocked up 1,000 minutes without conceding a league goal as they drew 0-0 at Preston North End on Saturday to stay third in the table.
It was Burnley’s 24th Championship clean sheet of the season and their 11th in a row — a new English second-tier record.
In 33 Championship games their miserly defence has been breached only nine times and no opposition player has scored against them in the league since Dec. 21.
Burnley keeper James Trafford has faced only 21 shots on target in achieving his 11 successive clean sheets — including two penalties which he saved against Sunderland.
Scott Parker’s side need just one more clean sheet to match the Championship record of Queen’s Park Rangers in 2010-11.
“It’s something we pride ourselves on. We’re proud of being hard to beat and if you can’t win games, don’t lose them,” Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen told the club’s website.
“We come away with a point thanks to that defensive record and being solid again here at a tough place.”
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