Quarterfinalists Emerge in Zenith/Delta State Principal’s Cup

Quarterfinalists have emerged in the ongoing Principals’ Cup football competition for Secondary Schools in Delta State sponsored by Zenith Bank.

A total of 29 schools competed for honours in the zonal event that took place in nine centres with eight teams qualifying for the quarter final stage of the event which begins today.

The organisers of the event, Hideaplux Limited, Warri, yesterday assured all stakeholders that all arrangements for the quarterfinals have been concluded with two matches today and the remaining on Thursday.

CEO of Hideaplus, Tony Pemu, said the draw for the quarterfinals took place on Tuesday with interesting ties anticipated.

“We saw many talented players in the zonal event and we expect that in this stage of the competition, more talented youths will exhibit their football artistry,” Pemu said.

At the Ogbemudia Secondary School in Agbor, Rev Martin’s College Issele Uku will lock horns with MasterCare International School, Asaba while at the Government College, Ughelli, Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School will take on Udu Secondary School, Otor-Udu

On Thursday, Okotie-Eboh Government Secondary School Sapele will host the quarterfinal tie between : Idgerhe S/S, Idgerhe VS Jedo S/S, Jedo while in Kwale, Utagba-Ogbe Grammar school is the venue for the encounter between Igbuku Secondary School and Amai Secondary School, Amai.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Delta State, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has commended the organisers, Hidealus, and the sponsors of the event Zenith Bank for bringing back the event.