Edo Football team has qualified for the 2025 National Sports Festival to be hosted by Ogun State.
The Coach Osayomore Aghahowa-led Football team (Male) were forced to a 1-1 by Team Delta in their last game on Wednesday.
Edo topped with 7 points after thrashing Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom 3-0,3-1 on day one.
Delta on the other hand came second with 5 points. Both teams are qualified to represent the South-South at the Ogun Games.
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At Ihogbe College venue for Beach Volleyball, the Edo State beach volleyball team defeated Akwa Ibom 2:0 to qualify for the gateway games.
Rivers also won their Delta state opponents to clinch the remaining ticket for the female beach volleyball event.
In Cricket, Edo State Female defeated Akwa Ibom State Female by 8 wickets*
In the first innings, Akwa Ibom scored 61 runs for all wickets out after 14.3 overs, as Edo State in quick succession achieved the target of 62 runs after 13.2, with a loss of 2 wickets in the second innings.
Player of the Match, Favour Esiegbe, bowled 3 wickets and batted 22 runs.
Delta State Female will be up against Edo State Female on Thursday, 27th February 2025 by 10:am
Meanwhile, as the South-South zonal elimination (Ball games qualifiers) for the National Sports Festival, hots up in Benin, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has expressed satisfaction with the organisation and smooth proceedings so far.
The Edo State Sports Commission boss who gave the commendation when he visited athletes across all the events centres in Benin commended team Edo athletes’ performances.
Hon. Enabulele embarked on a tour of all the venues, including Wire Road, St. Maria Goretti Girls’ College, Adolor College, and the Crescent Sports Club on Iriri Road.
He expressed satisfaction with Team Edo athletes’ performance so far as they continue to participate in the ongoing South-South zonal Elimination Games across various venues in Benin City.
The Sports Commission Chairman heaped praise on them for their dedication and sportsmanship.
“It is quite encouraging to see our athletes giving their best and showcasing their skills on this significant platform.
“You are not just representing Edo State; you are ambassadors of the South-South region. Your efforts today will pave the way for future successes,” he said.
Enabulele expressed optimism about the chances of team Edo qualifying in most of the games to represent the zone in the Ogun Games.
Enebulele noted the importance of the elimination games as a stepping stone to the National Sports Festival.
