New Era Girls claim inaugural Monday Gift Girls Cup Tourney

 

In a thrilling culmination of talent and dedication, New Era Girls Senior Secondary School emerged victorious in the maiden edition of the Monday Gift Girls Cup (MGGC) 2023. 

The event, held at the Obele Community High School Ground in Surulere, Lagos, showcased the remarkable synergy between sports and education.
The championship, sponsored by the dynamic Gift Monday and expertly coordinated by Dr. Gbeleyi Olasunkanmi, aimed to engage girls aged 8 to 16 in grassroots football while imparting essential life skills. The participating juniors and seniors schools, including from New Era Girls, Obele Community, Araromi, and Coker Secondary Schools, displayed exceptional sportsmanship and talent.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adebanji Atewogboye SKIBANJ, graced the event, urging the young athletes to channel their efforts into both education and sports. SKIBANJ emphasized the holistic benefits of sports, not just as a lucrative profession but also for enhancing individual health.

The climax of the competition witnessed Master Edet Precious of Obele Community Senior Secondary School clinching the prestigious titles of Best Player, while the accolade for Highest Goal Scorer went to Master Taiwo Ayomide of New Era Girls Senior Secondary School. The stakes were high, with cash prizes totaling ₦150,000.00 awarded to the champion, runner-up, and third-place winner.

The Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District IV, Mr. Segun Osinaike, along with other dignitaries, added to the grandeur of the event by their presence at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

New Era Girls Senior Secondary School, where Gift Monday completed her secondary education, emerged as the well-deserved champions. The 2nd position was secured by Community Senior Secondary School, Obele, while Araromi Senior Secondary School, Orile, claimed the third spot.

The success of the Monday Gift Girls Cup stands as a testament to the transformative power of sports and education in shaping the lives of young individuals. This initiative, fueled by the vision of Gift Monday and the organizational prowess of Dr. Gbeleyi Olasunkanmi, marks a significant stride in fostering excellence across diverse fields.

While congratulating the participating schools, especially the champions, Gift Monday said:"Together, let's champion the dreams of our girls through the transformative synergy of sports and education. As we celebrate success in #MGGC2023, we invite partners and collaborators to join hands in empowering the girl child. Your support paves the way for brighter futures and limitless possibilities."

As the cheers echoed through Surulere, the MGGC 2023 not only celebrated sporting achievements but also reinforced the crucial role of mentorship and community engagement in empowering the next generation.

8 Schools vie for glory in Maiden Monday Gift Girls Cup in Lagos

 

Eight Secondary Schools are set to compete for glory at the highly anticipated Maiden Monday Gift Girls Cup 2023 on November 15 at the Obele Community High School Ground in Surulere, Lagos.

Sponsored by the remarkable Gift Monday, this tournament is not just about football; it's a celebration of empowerment and talent.

The substantial N150,000 prize pool recognizes the champions, runners-up, and third-place winner, amplifying the competitive spirit.

Excitement peaks with cash prizes for the best player and highest goal scorer, enhancing the stakes of the competition.

Gift Nyakno Monday, a standout both on and off the field, goes beyond football prowess as a passionate advocate for empowering young girls in her community.

Beyond her stellar performances with UDG Tenerife and the Nigeria women's national team, Gift has initiated the Monday Gift Girls (MGG) Championship.

This transformative program, spearheaded by Olasunkanmi A. Gbeleyi, PhD, targets girls aged 8 to 16, providing not just football training but also essential life skills. 

The MGG Championship is not just a tournament; it's a pathway to empowerment and success as Gift Nyakno Monday articulates, "I strive to give back to the girl child in my community, and this initiative will provide opportunities for more girls to excel through the combination of sport and education."

The MGG Championship stands as a testament to the power of sports and education in shaping lives, with the ultimate goal of inspiring excellence across diverse fields.

SESC Boss, Okumagba lauds Aisha Buhari Cup, celebrates Super Falcons bright start

President of the Super Eagles Supporters Club Prince Vincent Okumagba has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for beginning the Aisha Buhari Cup on a good note after they defeated Mali 2 nil at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. 

Prince Okumagba, speaking immediately after the match praised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), organizing committee for putting up this massive project. 

" It was indeed a nice atmosphere today, the last time we had something like this in Africa was the African Women Cup of Nations in Ghana, 2018. 

Once again, the NFF has shown how passionate they are for the development of Women Football in Nigeria, this will indeed go a long way in preparing the Super Falcons for the AWCON Qualifiers next month". 

The astute administrator lauded Chief Executive Officer, Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction Limited, Ebi Egbe for his top notch job on the Mobolaji Johnson pitch.  

"The pitch is lovely, you can see how the ball move freely on it. 

I want to commend Ebi Egbe, aka Monimichelle for showcasing Lagos and Nigeria at large to the world. 

 I hope the Lagos State Government will ensure it is maintained regularly". 

Prince Okumagba hinted that there will be continuous support from the Super Eagles Supporters Club until the end of the event. 

Meanwhile, matches continue tomorrow at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium as Cameroon takes on Morroco by 4pm.