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GTBank Masters Cup Returns for Season 8

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6 years ago

January 18, 2019

One of the most exciting secondary school football tournaments in Africa, the GTBank Masters Cup, is set to return for its 8th season, following its opening draws, which was held on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in Victoria Island, Lagos. The tournament will feature over 30 schools and more than 40 teams who will compete for trophies in the male and female categories.

Established in 2012, the GTBank Masters Cup is organized by foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank, as a way of extending the benefits of the Bank’s football programs to students outside the public school system.

Since its inception, the tournament has grown into one of the major platforms for discovering and developing exceptional football talents and many of its alumni are now on trials and scholarships with football clubs and academies in Nigeria and abroad.

The 7th season of the tournament, held in 2018, saw Igbobi College, Yaba and Queens College, Yaba, emerge champions in the male and female categories, respectively. This year, the route to the title in both categories promises to be even tougher with the tournament welcoming eight (8) new schools.

Commenting on the tournament, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Segun Agbaje, said; “We are delighted to organize this tournament for the eighth edition, not only because of the platform it provides for the emergence of amazing football talents, but also because we see firsthand its impact in helping young people build a healthier lifestyle at this critical stage in their lives.”

He further stated that “At GTBank, we will continue to create and invest in initiatives that bring the values of sports to school compounds to ensure that young people that are passionate about sports have the opportunity to hone their talents and build character whilst still very focused on their academics.”

Guaranty Trust Bank plc maintains a defined Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focused on championing causes and fostering initiatives that transform lives and uplift communities. The Bank is a leading advocate of Sports Education as a major way of promoting the values of excellence and fair play whilst laying a solid foundation for the emergence of sporting talents.

Alongside the GTBank Masters Cup, the Bank organizes and sponsors several other football programs, such as the GTBank Principals Cup tournaments in Lagos and Ogun States, the GTBank Super Cup and the Players Development Programme.

GTBANK MASTERS CUP SEASON 8

GROUP TABLE

MALE
A	B	C	D	E	F	G
KINGS COLLEGE LAGOS	ANWAR-UL-ISLAM MODEL COLLEGE, AGEGE.	GREENSPRINGS SCHOOL, LEKKI	EKO BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, MUSHIN	WESTERN COLLEGE, YABA	IGBOBI COLLEGE, YABA	JIBRIL MARTINS MEMORIAL GRAM. SCHOOL, IPONRI
BAPTIST ACADEMY, OBANIKORO	CMS GRAMMAR SCHOOL, BARIGA	FEDERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE, YABA	WHITESAND SCHOOL, LEKKI	INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LAGOS, AKOKA	CHRISLAND SCHOOLS, IKEJA	CORONA SECONDARY SCHOOL, AGBARA
DOWEN COLLEGE, LEKKI	BELLINA COLLEGE, AKOKA	ATLANTIC HALL, EPE	METHODIST BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, VICTORIA ISLAND	BIRCH FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL.	ANSAR-UD-DEEN COLLEGE, ISOLO	ANSAR-UD-DEEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL, RANDLE
IFAKO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	BAKRE DISU OSHODI MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL	FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, IJANIKIN	LIVINGSPRING HI-GRADE COLLEGE, ILASAMAJA	APOSTOLIC CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KETU	AVI – CENNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, IKEJA	HALIFIELD SCHOOLS, MARYLAND
LEAD-FORTE GATE COLLEGE LEKKI, LAGOS.

FEMALE
A	B	C	D
METHODIST GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, YABA	ANSAR-UD-DEEN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, ITIRE	FEDERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE, YABA	QUEEN’S COLLEGE, YABA
GREENSPRINGS SCHOOL, LEKKI	DOWEN COLLEGE, LEKKI	CORONA SECONDARY SCHOOL, AGBARA	ANSAR-UD-DEEN COLLEGE, ISOLO
BAKRE DISU OSHODI MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL	ANWAR-UL-ISLAM GIRLS HIGH, OJOKORO	JIBRIL MARTINS MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IPONRI	IFAKO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ATLANTIC HALL, EPE	APOSTOLIC CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KETU	FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, IJANIKIN	REAGAN MEM. BAPTIST GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL, SABO
CHRISLAND SCHOOLS, IKEJA	BELLINA COLLEGE, AKOKA	LEAD-FORTE GATE COLLEGE LEKKI, LAGOS.	INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LAGOS, AKOKA

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Anthony Joshua Names Tyson Fury His 2025 Target

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Anthony Joshua says his goal for 2025 is to finally face Tyson Fury in the ring for their long-awaited all-British heavyweight boxing match.

Joshua shared his thoughts on Wednesday during a conversation with journalists after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.

The 35-year-old Nigerian-British boxer and Fury have been long-time rivals. A fight between them has been scheduled twice, but both times the plans fell through.

Joshua expressed that his aim for the new year is to eventually face his arch-rival. He also added that he is eager to capture the world heavyweight boxing title for a third time.

“2024, when I look back, I believe I could have done more. 2025, I want to do more and will ensure I use every opportunity,” he said.

“I should have won [against Dubois] but did not. Ups and downs do happen. My life is up and down. So, I get used to the turbulent times and keep riding the wave. I cannot stop there.

“My target for 2025 is Tyson Fury.”

Joshua and Fury are currently without titles. Both lost their belts to Oleksandr Usyk over the past two years.

Usyk defeated Joshua in 2021 and 2022 to claim the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, and the Ukrainian also triumphed over Fury twice in 2024 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 25 years.

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CAF 2024 Awards: Nigeria’s ‘Super Falcons’ Wins National Team Of The Year (Female Category)

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The Nigerian women’s national football team, Super Falcons, were named “National Team of the Year” at the CAF Awards 2024.

This achievement, revealed on Monday by the Confederation of African Football during the presentation ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, further solidifies their dominance and excellence in African football.

This esteemed recognition underscores the team’s exceptional performances and significant contributions over the past year, as they continued to represent Nigeria at the pinnacle of women’s football in Africa.

The CAF Awards annually honor the best in African football, celebrating teams, players, and coaches who have excelled in their respective fields.

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Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles winger, says his success as the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year came after he “failed in front of the world” four years prior.

Lookman spoke after receiving the award as the best African male footballer of 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday.

The 27-year-old finished ahead of Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams, and Serhou Guirassy to win the coveted individual prize for male African footballers.

He followed in the footsteps of Victor Osimhen, who won the award in 2023.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lookman referenced his failure to convert a penalty for Everton in November 2020.

Lookman had the opportunity to earn a point for Fulham in their English Premier League (EPL) match against West Ham United. Instead, he failed to execute a Panenka penalty kick that was easily saved by Lukasz Fabianski as West Ham won 1-0.

The penalty attempt earned him mockery on social media, and Scott Parker, Fulham’s manager, criticized the player publicly.

“Just over four years ago I failed in front of the world. Fast forward four years, I’m the best player in Africa,” Lookman said after receiving the award.

“I want to say to the young children and people watching this: don’t let your failures weigh you down that they break your wings. Matter of fact, turn your pain into your power and continue to fight.

“Firstly, I want to thank the Almighty God for everything he has been doing in my life, and everything he has been blessing me with.

“I want to thank the president, I want to thank all my teammates—club and country. I want to thank them for all their support and love that they gave me.”

“This award today is a blessing to me, to my family, to my nation, and to be recognized as the best player in Africa. It’s something incredible and I’m extremely proud of.”

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