The hunt to find and nurture the subsequent technology of soccer stars within the Niger Delta acquired a significant enhance because the second version of the W.W.
Whyte Soccer Match for secondary colleges kicked off in Port Harcourt, showcasing improved organisation, heightened competitiveness, and a renewed dedication to grassroots improvement.
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Backed by the Niger Delta Growth Fee (NDDC) and powered by the Grassroot Soccer Initiative, this 12 months’s version opened with a robust message from NDDC Managing Director, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, PhD—delivered by the Director for Tradition and Ladies Affairs, Mrs. Ahunna Imoni—who praised the event’s fast progress since its debut.
She lauded the organisers’ efforts in elevating the standard of the occasion and emphasised its core focus: shaping younger abilities, not simply chasing trophies.
Mrs. Imoni additional urged collaborating college students to shun drug abuse and uphold self-discipline, whereas revealing that feminine groups shall be integrated into future editions as a part of the event’s growth plans.
On the pitch, the opening day produced fireworks. Complete Secondary School’s early lead crumbled as Pabod Mannequin School stormed again for a 4–2 victory. Defending champions Enitona Excessive School additionally stamped their authority on the event with a crushing 9–0 win over Baptist Excessive School, signaling their intent to retain the title.
Chairman of the Predominant Organising Committee, Engr. Promise Alagbere, stated the profitable begin of the second version displays a rising tradition of continuity and excellence.
He famous that the joy among the many 22 collaborating groups is among the event’s largest wins, declaring the spectacular efficiency of a 14-year-old Pabod Mannequin School substitute who dazzled spectators.
Over the subsequent three weeks, the groups will battle for supremacy, with prime performers anticipated to obtain awards resembling Greatest Goalkeeper, Most Useful Participant, and different particular person honours. Money prizes are additionally up for grabs.
The 2025 W.W. Whyte Secondary School Soccer Match will climax on Tuesday, November 25, with the grand finale set for the Civic Centre in Port Harcourt—the place new stars
