Tiger road soccer lights up Awka as semi-finalists emerge, grand finale celebration set

The inaugural Nigerian version of the Tiger Avenue Soccer Event is nearing an exciting conclusion in Awka, after an action-packed weekend that blended grassroots soccer with music, road tradition, and celebration.

The environment across the venue was electrical as DJs and hype males entertained followers between matches.

Meals distributors, entertainers, and Tiger Beer loyalists added to the joy, turning the competitors into a real road pageant the place soccer met rhythm, enjoyable, and camaraderie.

From the 16 groups that started the journey, solely 4 stay within the hunt for the ₦5 million grand prize following intense quarter-final clashes final weekend

Sunday Sparks, Peace Warriors, Peace Dominion, and Peace Ambassadors booked their locations within the semi-finals after a day crammed with targets, grit, and excessive drama.

Sunday Sparks continued their spectacular run, defeating Younger Stars 3–0 to achieve the final 4.

Peace Warriors edged Star Boys 2–1 in an in depth contest, whereas Peace Dominion secured a slim 1–0 victory over Tremendous Strikers.

Peace Ambassadors overcame Mgbakwu Pillars 2–1 in one other tightly fought encounter to finish the semi-final lineup.

The semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday, 25 October, with Sunday Sparks dealing with Peace Warriors, and Peace Dominion clashing with Peace Ambassadors.

Each matches will decide the finalists who will contest the title on the extremely anticipated “Tiger Uncaged” grand finale later that night.

“The power right here is unbelievable. It appears like the true spirit of Nigerian soccer — no huge names, simply ardour,” stated Ifeanyi Okeke, a Nnamdi Azikiwe College pupil who attended the matches. “Kudos to Tiger Beer for bringing one thing this thrilling to Awka. It’s giving younger gamers actual hope.”

One other fan, Chisom Udeh, described the occasion as a refreshing celebration of native expertise. “You’ll be able to see the enjoyment on the gamers’ faces — that is soccer in its purest type,” she stated. “Tiger Beer actually deserves credit score for supporting the streets and turning it into one thing this huge.”

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In keeping with organisers, the grand finale will happen at Newberries Lounge, Awka, that includes a vibrant fusion of soccer, music, and road tradition.

The celebration will likely be hosted by Uzor and headlined by Jeriq, with DJ units from DJ SkyBlisz, DJ Snow, and DJ Kay-Y, alongside stay performances from Wanni & Handi. Hype males Twix da Jims and Slymshady will maintain the gang buzzing all through the night time.

Followers may also have an opportunity to win prizes via raffle attracts throughout the finale whereas cheering their favorite groups.

The occasion is strictly for individuals aged 18 and above, and organisers have urged all attendees to take pleasure in responsibly.