SAGBAMA LGA WINS MAIDEN CITIBOI SUPER LEAGUE IN YENAGOA

SAGBAMA LGA WINS MAIDEN CITIBOI SUPER LEAGUE IN YENAGOA 

***Cocodia, Oforji, Fafi, Singabele, Grace Event, Laud Sponsor***


The first ever Citiboi Inter-Local Government Super League has been concluded with Sagbama council area emerging champions following a one all draw against tournament favorites, Southern Ijaw council area.

A total of ten teams participated in the eight - weeks league, comprising of eight teams from the eight local government areas of the state and two teams made up of Non-Bayelsans.
Already topping the league with a point - 19, ahead of Southern Ijaw -18, the Sagbama team went into the final day of the league with high hopes, knowing fully well that a win or a draw will see them through as champions, while Southern Ijaw was on a mission probable, as they needed an outright victory to be crowned winners.
The game had a lot of exciting moments and was characterised by determination and doggedness, as both teams couldn't convert several scoring chances. But Sagbama 's Kenneth Egemuze broke the deadlock some minutes into the second half after heading in from close range, connecting Opus Demeoru's cross.

With less than three minutes to go, Southern Ijaw equalised through their talisman, Oseke. A free kick from team mate was blocked in the danger zone and since the defender couldn't clear their lines, Oseke was on ground to tap into the net.
The 8-weeks league ended with Sagbama finishing on 20points, while Southern Ijaw had 19points, Ekeremor came third on the log, followed by Nembe.
Southern Ijaw's Oseke went home with the Highest goalscorer's award, Sagbama's goalie was awarded the best goalkeeper, while Timi of Southern Ijaw emerged as the Most Valuable Player, with the trio going home with fifty thousand naira cash prize.

Chairman of the occasion, High Chief Collins Cocodia lauded the organisers for using football as a tool for uniting the community and environs, and urged the people to join hands with the Governor in ensuring peace in the state so that more programs will be organized to the benefit of the youths.
Hon. Oforji Oboku, the member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency, at the House of Representatives, member representing Kolokuma/Opokuma at the House of Assembly, former CAF Medical Committee Member, Dr. Peter Singabele, Chairman, Bayelsa State Volunteers, Chief Lucky Asanakpo, in their goodwill messages, commended sponsor, Mr Joshua Igere Glory, popularly known by his stage name, 'Citiboi', for organising the Super League.
Also in attendance were the member representing Yenagoa Constituency 1 at the House of Assembly, Hon Ayibanengiyefa Egba, Commissioner for Education, Hon. Gentle Emelah, Chairman Bayelsa Volunteers, Chief Lucky Asanakpo, among several government functionaries.

In his remarks, the sponsor, Mr Joshua Igere Glory, 'Citiboi', while thanking the dignitaries for honoring his invitation, said the idea of the Inter-Local Government Super League was to engage youths innthe state through sports and football in particular. The elated CitiBoi, also appreciated the community for their massive turn out throughout the tourney, adding that the competition will be an annual event.
Highpoint of the ceremony was the presentation of an award to the Chairman of the occasion, High Chief Collins Cocodia, for his numerous contributions towards capacity building of youths in the state, by the sponsor, through his record label, Official Citiboi Concepts, and an award to him by the Azikoro Youth Movement (AYM), for impacting and developing the youths positively through hosting of the Citiboi Inter-Local Government Super League in Azikoro Community.

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