Civil and public officials in Edo State demonstrated their football skills in an exciting series of quarterfinal games at the Western Boys High School Mini Stadium in Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, as part of the ongoing Head of Service Football Tournament. Teams fought for a chance to advance to the semifinals, and there was a strong sense of competition.
An exciting start was given by the altercation between Edo State Subeb and Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency. Following a scoreless draw, the game went to penalties, where Edo State Subeb prevailed 4-2 to advance to the semifinals.
Truth Live News reports that the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security lost to a strong Government House Team in another quarterfinal match. With a 2-0 victory, the Government House Team showed off their skills and their will to go further in the competition.
A fiercely contested match took place between Edo State Sports Commission and Edo State College of Nursing. With a 2-1 victory, the Sports Commission triumphed, demonstrating the teams’ spirit of competition.
With a resounding 6-0 victory, the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, and Urban Development put on a fantastic show against the Office of the Auditor General (State).
As the tournament progresses, the semifinal fixtures promise to deliver more excitement. Edo State Subeb is set to face off against the Government House Team on December 5th, 2023, at 3 pm. The Western Boys High School Mini Stadium will once again be the battleground for this intense matchup.
The following day, on December 6th, 2023, the Edo State Sports Commission will lock horns with the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban, and Regional Development at 3 pm, also at the Western Boys High School Mini Stadium.
Football fans in Edo State are excited to watch the talents, tenacity, and sportsmanship that will be displayed in the competition for supremacy in the civil service football league. The stage is set for these semifinal matches. Head of Service Football Tournament is still an event that celebrates the athletic prowess of the state’s civil service and builds togetherness.