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Ogbe Ijoh, Otokutu schools battle for trophy

For the third year running, a new winner is set to emerge at the 2025 Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup as two new schools, Ogbe-ijoh Grammar School Warri South West and Otokutu Grammar School, Ughelli South, have secured their places in the final of this year’s tournament.

In one of the semifinals game yesterday at the Notre Dame College, Ozoro, Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School defeated Justice Peace & Success Academy, Aniocha South, via a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time.

The pulsating penalty kicks saw Ogbe-Ijoh emerging winner 5-4. The second semifinal at the Government College, Ughelli between Urhobo College, Uvwie and Otokutu Grammar School, Ughelli South, was a straight forward result as Otokutu thrashed their opponents 3-0.

The final will hold at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on October 16, with the day starting with the third place game between Justice Peace & Success Academy and Urhobo College, Uvwie before the main event of the day.

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