by By Elijah Ugani
There was excitement in Obudu town today September 6th 2024, as Beyond Limits FC of Obudu defeated the Central Stars of Utugwang in the final tournament to win the 2024 and the 11th edition of Comrade Odey Adamade football tournament.
The tournament which ended in a four goals to one in favor of Beyond Limits FC of Obudu amidst cheers witnessed a large turnout of supporters.
The tournament had two groups where Beyond Limits FC was rated best team among 12 teams that registered and participated in the tournament and qualified for the final.
Central Stars FC of Utugwang came first among 10 teams from group 2 and qualified for the final.
The third place position was played by Adida FC of Obanliku and Achiibi FC Kigbor of Ukpe, in a three goals to nill, that ended in favor of Adida FC.
The novelty foot ball match was played by ex-students of Government Secondary School, Obudu of 1994 and 1995 set code named G’95 and G’94, that ended a goalless draw.
The event was chaired by a former Obudu Local Government Council Chairman, Hon Emmanuel Ugbe, who used the opportunity to commend the organizer of the tournament, Comrade Odey Adamade, for the initiative and tasked the winners and other teams that participated in the tournament to see their involvement as a stepping stone in the football career.
The following awards were presented to deserving players and teams.
Best goalkeeper – Joe Heart
Second Best goalkeeper – Abraham Adamade
Best Referee – Elias Adie
Highest Goal scorer – Bobo Jude (16 goals)
Second highest scorer – Christian Ekunke (11 goals)
Third runner-up – Achibi FC Kigbor of Ukpe, medals, trophy and a cash of #200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) only.
Second runner-up – Adidas FC of Obanliku, medals, trophy and cash of #300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) only.
First runner-up – Central Stars of Utugwang, medals, trophy and a cash of #500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) only.
Winer – Beyond Limits FC of Obudu, medals, trophy and a cash of #600,000.00 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira) only.
Speaking to TheLumineNews, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Mr David Undeshi, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of over 22 teams that registered and participated in the 11th edition of the tournament and pledged a better outing in the next edition. He commended the cooperation and support of members of the local organizing committee.
He used the opportunity to restate the commitment of the organizer, Comrade Odey Adamade, to harnessing the potentials of the youths of Obudu using football.
He thanked the contribution of the G’95 class of Government Secondary School, Obudu for their outstanding support and wished everyone a happy 2024 Obudu new yam festival.
