By Uzor Odigbo
The 13th edition of Sir Kesignton Adebutu football tournament ended at the weekend in Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena formerly known as Onikan Stadium as Starlet Football Club of Oshodi and Peak Lady Football Club of Ifako-Ijaiye emerged champions in male and female category respectively.
The closing ceremony witnessed by the cup donor and sponsor, Sir Kesignton Adebukunola Adebutu, CON, who marked his 88th birthday said there would be continuous sponsorship of the grassroots tournament as long as God preserves his life.
He latched on the occasion to thank friends and well wishers who thronged the stadium to celebrate with him.
In a colorful final watched by hundreds of football fans, Starlet FC defeated Primhous Football Club of Ikorodu 7-6 on penalty shootout after 2-2 at the regulation time.
In the female category, Wazbak Queens were unlucky as they suffered a 4- 5 defeat against Peak Lady. Both teams played 1-1 at the regulation time before it went into penalties.
The cup donor who witnessed the grand-finale was happy to have seen this year’s edition in good health and commended the organisers for the job well done.
Secretary of South West Youth Soccer Association, Ganiu Aliu thanked the cup donor for his contribution to the grassroots football development in the state saying that all the finalists played well but noted that the best team won the game.
During the presentation, the finalists received medals and cash prizes from the sponsor.Outstanding players also received cash prizes for their impressive performances throughout the tournament.
Coaches, referees, most valuable players of the tournament received a cash reward for their brilliant effort during the three week long tournament.
Aside from the trophy, the winner got N1m, 2nd received N750.000, 3rd N500,000 while 4th placed team got N250,000 both male and female.
