Finals of Bishop Mike Okonkwo football tournament holds Saturday

Ifeanyi Eduzor

All is now set for the finals of this year’s annual Bishop Mike Okonkwo football tournament slated for Saturday, September, 2 at the Yaba College of Technology mini-stadium, Lagos.
The final game will be between Sam Jasson Fc and Team 360 while in the female category, Phoenix FC will square up against Young Talents Fc
To get to the finals, Sam Jasson Fc defeated Opopo Oba Iwamumo by 4-2 penalties after their game ended 1-1 at regulation time while Team 360 also recorded another 4-2 penalty victory over Cats Fc after playing a 1-1 draw at full time.
In the female category, Phoenix qualified for the finals after walloping Dynamic Queens by 4-0 while Young Talents FC recorded a 5-4 penalties victory over Nakamura after playing out a 1-1 draw at full time.
Speaking on the finals, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Deacon Malachy Ndubuzor commended all the teams for exhibiting high sense of discipline throughout the duration of the biggest grassroots football tournament in the country, urging the finalists to ensure they play to the rules of the game on Saturday.
“I’m happy that this year’s edition is gradually coming to an end and I want to commend the teams for their excellent performance and conduct from the beginning of the competition to this stage 
“It’s equally important I remind all the finalists to maintain that level of discipline on Saturday.
Meanwhile former Super Eagles’ player, Ifeanyi Ekwueme will lead other ex- internationals to grace the finals of this year’s competition.
According to Ndubuzor, in keeping with the tradition of the championship, the ex- internationals will be on ground to serve as role models for the young players
The tournament which is sponsored by the presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREAM) Bishop Mike Okonkwo will also be used to celebrate the birthday of the Man of God.