Team MVP’s Star Performance Highlights Day Three of MTN CHAMPS Grand Finale in Uyo
UYO
— The Team MVP showcased an impressive display on Day 3 of the MTN CHAMPS Grand Final at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, excelling in various track events and solidifying their status as the leading team of the tournament.
Team MVP dazzled with their swift performance across multiple podium finishes, particularly in the Cadet (U-14) Girls’ 100m race. Ebimoboere Christopher secured first place with a personal record of 12.61 seconds. Her teammates Ella Udumubrai (12.97s) and Jolaade Adesanya (12.98s) took home second and third place, earning them silver and bronze medals respectively.
In the Cadet Boys’ 100m event, Abdulaleem Abdulsalam delivered an impressive performance, securing the gold medal with a time of 11.88 seconds (PB). Aaron Usifo from Team MVP claimed the bronze, and Saviour Nnokama from Secondary Grammar School, Ibeno, won the silver.
Team MVP continued their supremacy in the Youth (U-17) Girls’ 100m event with yet another top-three finish sweep. Bernice Onoriode took the lead with a time of 12.40 seconds, closely trailed by Goodnews Saturday at 12.46 seconds and Rebecca Enilolobo finishing at 12.63 seconds.
In the Youth Boys’ 100 meters race, Muhammad Jimoh secured the gold medal with a time of 11.09 seconds, narrowly beating his teammate Destiny Reuben who finished at 11.11 seconds. Meanwhile, Onyemench Peter Onoriode from Osadenis Mixed Secondary School claimed the bronze medal with a timing of 11.13 seconds.
Ejiro Peter continued her victorious streak in the Junior (U-20) Women’s 100m event, securing the gold medal with a personal best time of 11.81 seconds. Tejiri Ugoh (11.92s, PB) and Faith Chukwuma (11.94s, PB) completed the podium finish.
Stanley William from Obiano claimed the Junior Men’s 100m championship with a time of 10.68 seconds, setting a new personal record as he finished first. In second place was Alvin Onyeama from Team MTN with a timing of 10.72 seconds, followed by Righteous Olerirume from Favoured Stars completing the podium finish.
In the Senior Women’s 100m event, Kate Odumoso secured a dominant victory with a time of 11.36 seconds, setting a new personal best. She finished well ahead of Chioma Cynthia (11.62 seconds) and Chika Bakwanye (11.74 seconds).
MoC’s Favour Ashe, who reached the semi-finals at Paris 2024, successfully defended his championship in the Senior Men’s 100m with a seasonal best time of 10.20 seconds. In second place was Augustine Ezuruike from Bayelsa, achieving a personal best of 10.48 seconds, followed closely by Amenremenore Edesi of Global Track & Field, also setting a personal record of 10.56 seconds.
Team MVP’s Victory Aganya secured first place in the Girls’ 400 meters race with a personal best time of 58.29 seconds. Close behind were athletes from Team MTN: Chizoba Onyemauwa finished second with a time of 58.58 seconds, also setting a personal best, followed by Mary Chioma Edeh who clocked 58.63 seconds.
The Youth Boys’ 400m race was dominated by Team MVP as well, with Jesulayomi Ogundijo securing first place followed by his teammates Chukwueweniwe Olisa Emmanuel and Ibrahim Ahmed, who completed a one-two-three finish for their team.
Team MTN’s Ezekiel Asuquo expanded on his victory in Lagos by securing first place in the Junior Men’s 400 meters with a time of 47.49 seconds. Stephen Adejumo took home the silver medal, just edging out Obiano’s Chidiebere Chigozie Obed for the bronze.
Continuing her impressive performance, Miracle Sonny secured victory in the Junior Women’s 400 meters with a time of 53.81 seconds (personal best). Team MTN’s Toheebat Jimoh claimed the silver medal in 54.30 seconds (also a personal best), followed by MVP’s Elizabeth Olumide who won the bronze with a time of 55.13 seconds.
The current NDDC Sports Festival champion, Victor Sampson, secured first place in the Senior Men’s 400m with a time of 47.07 seconds. Coming in second was Michael Ighogboja who achieved his personal best of 47.10 seconds, closely followed by Johnson Nnamani at 47.19 seconds.
Rhoda Adisa secured the gold medal in the Senior Women’s 400 meters race, setting a new personal record of 53.96 seconds. MTN team members Miracle Donald (with a time of 54.11 seconds, also a personal best) and Odon Udoh (finishing at 54.50 seconds) completed the podium.
At the end of Day 3, Team MVP topped the Cadet category standings with 40 points in the Boys’ division and 39 points in the Girls’, distancing themselves from Aunty Iso International (16 points) and Lutheran High (14 points) on the boys’ side, and Ibiaku Itam Community (23 points) and Four Towns Community (12 points) on the girls’.
In the Youth division, Team MVP B was at the top of the Boys’ rankings with 58 points, whereas Team MVP A headed the Girls’ chart with 53 points. Coming in behind them were Charity of the Most Precious Blood (27 points) and Ikot Ibiok Girls (20 points).
In the Junior Mixed category, Akwa Ibom led with 77 points, followed by Team MTN with 48 points and Obiano with 32 points.
The hosting nation topped the Senior division with 92 points. Big Joe and Cross River were neck and neck for second place, both accumulating 37 points each, followed closely by Bayelsa and Altivelis, who each garnered 30 points.
The MTN CHAMPS Grand Final continues with high anticipation as athletes gear up for the final rounds of competition.
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