Uko Okon
The MTN CHAMPS Grand Finals, currently underway at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, witnessed a phenomenal display of athletic prowess by Team MVP on Day 3.
The team’s athletes asserted their dominance on Thursday, securing multiple podium finishes that justified their selection for the prestigious event.
Ebimoboere Christopher led a dominant 1-2-3 finish for Team MVP in the Cadet (U-14) girls’ 100m, racing to gold with a new personal best of 12.61 seconds, while teammates Ella Udumubrai, 12.97 seconds and Jolaade Adesanya, 12.98 seconds, claimed Silver and Bronze respectively.
In the Cadet Boys’ 100m, Abdulaleem Abdulsalam clinched gold with a new personal best of 11.88 seconds. Team MVP Aaron Usifo secured the Bronze, while Saviour Nnokama of Secondary Grammar School Ibeno claimed Silver.
There was more Team MVP dominance in the Youth (U-17) Girls’ 100m, with Bernice Onoriode 12.40 seconds, Goodnews Saturday 12.46 seconds, and Rebecca Enilolobo 12.63 seconds completing another 1-2-3 sweep.
In the Youth Boys’ 100m, Muhammed Jimoh stormed to gold in 11.09 seconds, just ahead of teammate Destiny Reuben, 11.11 seconds, who took silver. Onyemech Peter of Osadenis Mixed Secondary School clocked 11.13 seconds for bronze.
Ejiro Peter maintained her winning streak in the Junior (U-20) Women’s 100m, clocking 11.81 seconds for gold. Teammate Tejiri Ugoh followed closely in 11.92 seconds, with Faith Chukwuma rounding out the podium in 11.94 seconds.
In the Junior Men’s 100m, Obiano Stanley took the title in a personal best of 10.68s, ahead of Team MTN’s Alvin Onyeama, 10.72s and Righteous Olerirume of Favored Stars.
Kate Odumoso delivered a commanding performance in the Senior Women’s 100m, sprinting to a new PB of 11.36s. Chioma Cynthia (11.62s) and Chika Bakwanye (11.74s) followed for silver and bronze.
In the Girls’ 400m, Victory Aganya of Team MVP clocked a new PB of 58.29s for gold, followed by Team MTN’s Chizoba Onyemauwa 58.58s and teammate Mary Chioma Edeh 58.63 seconds.
The Youth Boys’ 400m saw another Team MVP sweep, with Jesulayomi Ogundijo leading the way, trailed by Chukwueweniwe Olisa Emmanuel and Ibrahim Ahmed.
Team MTN’s Ezekiel Asuquo extended his dominance from MTN CHAMPS Lagos, winning the Junior Men’s 400m in 47.49s. Teammate Stephen Adejumo claimed silver, narrowly edging Obiano’s Chidiebere for bronze.
Miracle Sonny continued her strong form by taking gold in the Junior Women’s 400m with a PB of 53.81s. Team MTN’s Toheebat Jimoh clocked 54.30s (PB) for silver, and Team MVP’s Elizabeth Olumide grabbed bronze in 55.13s.
Victor Sampson, reigning NDDC sports festival champion, won the senior men’s 400m in 47.07s. Michael Ighogboja of Global Track & Field followed with 47.10s, while Johnson Nnamani took bronze in 47.19 seconds.
After three days of intense competition, Team MVP emerged as the dominant force in the Cadet category, topping both the Boys’ and Girls’ standings with 40 and 39 points, respectively.
Team MVP B dominated the Youth Boys’ standings with 58 points as Team MVP A followed with 30 points, and Afaha Eket Government in third with 14 points.
Team MVP A led the Youth Girls’ category with 53 points over Charity of the Most Precious Blood 27 points and Ikot Ibiok Girls 20 points.
In the Junior Mixed category, Akwa Ibom led the standings with a commanding 77 points, followed by Team MTN with 48 points and Obiano with 32 points.
Meanwhile, Akwa Ibom also dominated the senior category, finishing with 92 points. Big Joe and Cross River tied for second place with 37 points each, with Bayelsa and Altivelis following with 30 points apiece.
The MTN Champs season 3 grand final which started with pomp and gallantry on Tuesday will come to a close later today with awards of trophies to winning teams.
