Awka was abuzz with pleasure over the weekend because the first-ever Tiger Avenue Soccer Event got here to a grand finale, mixing soccer, music, and road tradition in a celebration that thrilled followers from begin to end.
Peace Warriors emerged because the maiden champions after defeating Peace Ambassadors 3–1 on penalties in a tense closing on the full of life Newberries Lounge, Awka.
The sport ended goalless in regulation time, however the Warriors held their nerve in the course of the shootout to clinch victory and the ₦5 million prime prize, together with gold medals and bragging rights as the primary champions of the Tiger Avenue Soccer Event.
Peace Ambassadors, who pushed their opponents all the best way, acquired ₦3 million and silver medals as runners-up.
The 2 dropping semi-finalists — Sunday Sparks and Peace Dominion — every earned ₦1 million and bronze medals for his or her spirited performances.
The event’s Most Priceless Participant (MVP) award went to Onyebuchi Patrick of Peace Warriors, who scored three objectives and was instrumental in his crew’s journey to the title.
His sharp attacking play and management earned him cheers from followers and recognition from the organisers.
Earlier within the day, the semi-finals served up loads of drama. Peace Warriors battled to a 1–1 draw with Sunday Sparks earlier than edging them 4–3 on penalties, whereas Peace Ambassadors produced a commanding 4–1 win over Peace Dominion to achieve the ultimate.
However past the soccer, the grand finale was a real road competition.
The gang was handled to pulsating music from DJs SkyBlisz, Snow, and Kay. Y, whereas dwell performances from Jerio and the duo Wanni & Handi stored the power ranges excessive.
Hype males Twix da Jims and Slymshady added much more spark, turning the soccer area right into a night-long celebration of rhythm, braveness, and neighborhood.
Followers additionally loved an array of native delicacies, chilled Tiger Beer, and enjoyable facet sights. Fortunate spectators went dwelling with prizes from raffle attracts, which added to the festive environment.
Talking after the ultimate whistle, Sarah Agah, Advertising Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, described the occasion as a celebration of Nigerian creativity and braveness.
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“What we’ve seen right here in Awka goes past soccer — it’s the heartbeat of Nigerian youth,” Ms Agah mentioned. “Tiger Avenue Soccer is about recognising the fearless power that drives our folks — their expertise, their willpower, and their ardour. We’re proud to present them a platform to shine,” she added, including that the success of the primary version was solely the start.
Spectators additionally praised the organisers for combining sport with leisure.
Chinedu Eze, a fan on the occasion, mentioned the night time was one to recollect. “It wasn’t nearly soccer — it was about enjoyable, connection, and celebrating our youth,” he mentioned. “Tiger Beer actually introduced one thing particular to Awka.”
For the champions, the victory was a dream come true. “All of us began from the streets the place soccer is performed for enjoyable,” mentioned the MVP winner, Onyebuchi “Kudos to the Tiger model of beer as a result of that is sort of alternative many people are in search of, and we’re glad that it got here to our doorsteps.
“This platform was distinctive, and to win this in entrance of our folks, and with Tiger supporting us, is one thing we’ll always remember,” he remarked.
