The organisers of the annual Victor Ikpeba 5-ASIDE Challenge has extoled the virtue of the late Dapo Sotiminu, who has been an integral partner of the competition since inception years back.
Speaking after the final won by Lord Mark FC, ex-international, Victor Ikpeba, said the tournament is in honour of the astute journalist as he concluded that Sotiminu would be missed.
At the weekend, Lord Mark defeated Home FC 4-3 in the final match while Mighty Wonderers secured the bronze medal, edging out Kollins Football Academy with a 9-4 victory.
Individual awards were also presented, with Ewoma Vincent of Kollins FA taking home the Golden Shoe trophy as the highest scorer with an impressive 12 goals.
Couple Bekeakpo of Mighty Wonderers FC received the Most Valuable Player award, while Emmanuel Ogona of Lord Mark FC was honored with the Golden Glove award as the best goalkeeper.
Retired Nigerian Super Eagles midfielder and former Delta State Football Association chairman, Edema Fuludu, praised Victor Ikpeba’s dedication to promoting youth football.
The event was attended by notable figures, including the current DFA chairman, Godwin Adode (Coach Tete), Warri Wolves Chairman, Neville Ambekederemo, Victor Ezeji and other ex-Nigerian internationals.
