Oyo State Wins 2016 Copa Coca-Cola

Asegun Comprehensive High Boys’ School, Oyo State, won the 2016 edition of the Copa Coca-Cola tournament after defeating National Grammar School, Nike, Enugu State, at the national final match played at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos Island on Friday.

Both teams put up a spirited fight for the one a million naira prize money, but in the end it was the Asegun boys that pulled through 5-3 via penalty shootouts after the game had ended goalless in regulation time.

The match had in attendance the first Vice President, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Seyi Akinwumi, former Super Eagle Captain, Austin Okocha among other dignitaries.

The former Eagles captain came disguised as an elderly janitor, tricking both players and the spectators into believing he was just a regular cleaner who was going about his job and simply wanted to join in the game. Pulling a surprise with his quick moves and impeccable juggling and dribbling skills, Okocha had the young players in awe, before finally revealing himself.

Speaking of his appearance at the match, the football legend remarked that coming to the event, provided him an opportunity to give wings to the passion and aspiration of the young players, by motivating them to reach for their dreams.

“Just like many football stars today, my football career began at the grassroots level. Today I am what I am because I had people who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to thrive. Copa Coca-Cola is doing just that, inspiring the next generations of Football players. And I am happy to be a part of a platform that is transforming grassroots football in Nigeria,” he said.