Ughelli North Lift Sheriff Oborevwori Unity Cup After Shootout
The Under-17 side, coached by Nyerovwo Ekete, drew with Uvwie before converting decisive spot kicks to seal the title.
The Ughelli North Under-17 team emerged champions of the Sheriff Oborevwori Unity Cup after edging past Uvwie in a gripping penalty shootout. Guided by Ughelli Rovers head coach Nyerovwo Ekete, the team capped a spirited campaign with composure under pressure.
The final proved fiercely contested, with both sides battling to a stalemate before penalties settled the encounter. Ughelli North converted decisive spot kicks to seal the trophy.
Coach Ekete credited discipline, unity and belief for the success, praising his players for rising to the occasion. Club president Oke Umurhohwo added that the triumph validates sustained investment in grassroots football development.
The win stands as a landmark achievement for Ughelli North’s youth programme and reinforces the importance of structured coaching in nurturing emerging talent.
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