MTN Soccer: Ojokoro defeat Lagos Island in final

The recently concluded season six of MTN Lagos Street Soccer recorded a major landmark in the history of the tournament, with the introduction of the U-15 age category.

Folarin Gbadebo Street of Ojokoro emerged the maiden champions in the category, beating Princess Street of Lagos Island West in an explosive final, which ended in a penalty shoot-out, at the Campos mini stadium, Lagos.

Newcomers ABS Street of Mosan Okunola LCDA, also overcame all odds to emerge the winners of the senior tournament, defeating Agege Street of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA in a shoot-out  after a 1-1 draw. Arogun Street of Agbado Okeodo defeated Triumph Football Academy of Lagos Island, to be crowned as champions in the female category.

Mike Ikpoki, CEO MTN Nigeria, said the company’s aim of sponsoring the annual tourney was to breed stars for the future. He stated this in Lagos, at the closing ceremony of this year’s edition of the tournament.

 “The MTN Lagos Street event presents a unique opportunity for a new generation of stars in Nigeria to discover their football skills at various levels of the competition. More so, this soccer tournament helps to channel the energies of the youths constructively, thereby diverting them from negative practices, which are detrimental to their future and the society,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Joke Orelope-Adefulire, has commended MTN Nigeria for its support, interest and passion towards the state and national development.