The Oyo-State-based Asegun Comprehensive High School boys
has won the 2016 edition of the Copa Coca-Cola tournament by defeating the
National Grammar School, Nike, Enugu State, at the national final match played
at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos Island, reports ITRealms.
The final match which ended in favour of Asegun boys on a
5-3 in a penalty shootout which took place at the weekend was witnessed by the
2016 BET Best New International Act Award winner, ‘Falz’ as well as a surprise pitch entry by
Nigeria’s Football legend, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha.
ITRealms gathered that the former Super Eagles captain came
disguised as an elderly janitor [GO1] , tricking both players and the
spectators into believing he was just a regular cleaner who was going about his
job and simply wanted to join in the game.
Pulling a surprise with his quick moves and impeccable
juggling and dribbling skills, Okocha had the young players in awe, before
finally revealing himself.
Speaking of his appearance at the match, the football legend
remarked that the event provided him an opportunity to give wings to the
passion and aspiration of the young players, by motivating them to reach for
their dreams.
“Just like many
football stars today, my football career began at the grassroots level. Today I
am what I am because I had people who believed in me and gave me the
opportunity to thrive. Copa Coca-Cola is doing just that, inspiring the next
generations of Football players. And I am happy to be a part of a platform that
is transforming grassroots football in Nigeria,” he said.
A 14-year-old Olanrewaju Fadipe, Captain of the winning
team, enthused, “He is my all-time favourite, and I am still in shock that I
just played with him. I will cherish the moment forever!”
Presenting the medals and trophies to the Asegun boys, the
Managing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria, Adeola Adetunji congratulated them for
their outstanding performances in the tournament, stating that their hardwork
and team spirit earned them the victory.
The match was also graced by top officials from the Lagos
State government, the National School Sports Federation (NSSF), and Senior
Staff of Coca-Cola.
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Pix: 1. The winners
2. Mallam
Ibrahim Mohammad, President, Nigeria School Sports Federation; Adeola Adetunji,
Managing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria; Deji Tinubu, Special Adviser to the Lagos
Governor on Sports/Chairman Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC); and Barrister
Seyi Akinwunmi, Vice-President 1, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) during the
COPA Coca-Cola Grand Finale which held at Onikan Stadium last Friday.
