The Aramoko District Commercial High School (ADICO) has won the 2025 edition of the Agbeyewa Cup, organised by Agbeyewa Farms Limited with the cash award of N1 million and other consolation prizes.
During the final of the competition held at the Olukismet Stadium, Ikere-Ekiti on Tuesday, ADICO school defeated Igogo Commercial High School by 1-0 in the most exciting finals in the tournament’s history.
The 2025 tournament kicked off with participation from over 150 secondary schools across Ekiti State.
The MD/CEO of Agbeyewa Farms, Seyi Aiyeleso, alongside the Chairman of the Ekiti State Football Association, Chief Oluwole Oloworemo, presented the winning team with the N1 million cash prize, gold medals, a gold trophy, and branded sports bags.
The first runners-up, Igogo Commercial High School, received ₦750,000 and silver medals, while Eporo High School claimed third place, taking home ₦500,000 and bronze medals. Efon High School finished fourth, receiving ₦250,000 in consolation prize money.
Speaking after the grand finale, Director of Community Engagements at Agbeyewa Farms, Dauda Lawal, described the third edition of the championship as the best so far, emphasising that the competition continues to serve as a, ” vital platform for discovering young football talents and nurturing them for both local and international opportunities.”
Lawal said, “This spectacular occasion showcased exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and teamwork among future stars who are combining education with sports.”
He added that the success of this year’s edition reflected the continuous support for school sports by the leadership of Agbeyewa farms under the Chairman, Mr Niyi John Olajide, ” which has resulted in growth and impact of the tournament, noting that future editions will build on the remarkable achievements recorded so far.”
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti branch, in recognition of the contributions of the Chairman of Agbeyewa Farms, John Olajide, to sports development in Ekiti State, was conferred the Grand Patron of the Association and presented with an award at the occasion.
Guests at the final of the competition included Obaleo of Erimope-Ekiti, Oba Sunday Aniyi; Dr. Olusola Osetoba, Technical Advisor on Sports to the Ekiti State Governor; Michael Omolayo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education; Colonel Inusa, Commandant, 148 Battalion, Nigerian Army; DG Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism , Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre; representatives from the NSCDC, Ekiti State Police Command, Cavista Holdings, Glocient Hospitality, and members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ekiti State chapter.
A major highlight of the event was the halftime entertainment, featuring Nigerian artist General Allen, who unveiled the official Agbeyewa Cup theme song, celebrating Agbeyewa’s status as the world’s largest cassava farm and showcasing the cultural richness of Ekiti State.
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