The organizer of one of the best grassroots football competition in Lagos, Peace Cup has set up a plan to have a very colorful final come Sunday, 6 August 2023 at the Akinola football pitch, Aboru, Alimosho, Lagos.
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Tournament coordinator, renowned medical practitioner, Doctor Kolade Kolapo who works in the General Outpatient Department (GOPD) of Codic specialist medical center explained that the closing ceremony would be glamorous as football fans and some invited guests from far and near are expected to grace the occasion.
Dr Kolade Kolapo, NPFL Match Commissioner disclosed that awards would be given to outstanding players and those who have contributed immensely to the success of the competition. He noted that prize money and medals would be presented to the winners and the first runners up.
“Peace Cup final is the talk of the town in Alimosho. We are expecting full house and some members of the Ikeja Divisional Football Association IDFA and Lagos State Football Association to be in attendance. Aside this, we have invited club owners, managers and football agents who are our friends to come and grace the occasion. All I can say is that it is going to be a glamorous closing ceremony,” he said.
The final would be played between Ottasolo Football Club and Young Elite Football Club.
To reach the final stage, Ottasolo defeated Future Hero 5-4 on penalties after one goal apiece at the regulation time, while Young Elite walloped Sunday Morning Stars FC 6-2 to book a place in the final.
Meanwhile three players would be fighting for the highest goal scorer award on the final days. Ifeanyi Ogba from Ottasolo scored 6 goals. Akinola Dami from Young Elites also scored six goals as Falolu Wasiu from Young Elites recorded five goals so far in the competition.
