The Top 10 Most Valuable Performers (MVPs) of the MTN CHAMPS Grand Final were revealed on the concluding day of the four-day event held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with the unveiling being one of the highlights of the day.
Following a colourful closing ceremony attended by several dignitaries—including the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, and executives from MTN—the 10 MVPs selected in Uyo were honoured for their outstanding performances across the four days of competition.
The 200m, 800m and High Jump finals across the four age categories were some of the events that concluded the Grand Final.
Faith Odumoso stole the spotlight in the Senior Women’s category by completing the sprint double, storming to victory in the 200m with a time of 24.17s. She finished ahead of Team MTN’s Miracle Donald, who clocked a Personal Best (PB) of 24.45s to take Silver, and Jane Onyeneho, who secured Bronze in 24.48s.
More Read
In the men’s final, Bayelsa’s Akumodogiyo Shalom George claimed the title, while Victor Marcus Williams and Pelumi Emmanuel Adesunloro settled for Silver and Bronze, respectively.
Faith Chukwuma continued her impressive form in the Junior Women’s category, dominating the 200m to clinch her second medal of the competition, having earlier won Bronze in the 100m. Team MTN’s Lucy Nwankwo and Team MVP’s Tejiri Ugoh followed in second and third place.
Team MTN’s Ezekiel Asuquo showcased his versatility by capturing his second title of the competition. After winning the 400m, he returned to claim GOLD in the 200m with a swift 21.39s, defeating Liberty Okon and Goodluck Johnbull.
The Youth Girls’ 200m final saw a commanding performance from Bernice Onoriode, who led a Team MVP sweep with a lifetime best of 25.52s to secure her sprint double. Goodnews Saturday earned her second straight Silver in a PB of 25.56s, while Rebecca Enilolobo clocked 25.87s for Bronze.
Onyemech Peter Onoriode was the standout performer in the Youth Boys’ race, clocking a PB of 22.74s for the win. Team MVP’s Destiny Reuben and Seriki Kehinde Opemipo claimed Silver and Bronze, respectively.
Just as she did in the 100m, Ebimoboere Christopher led a Team MVP clean sweep in the Cadet Girls’ 200m final. She raced to GOLD in a new PB of 26.52s, followed by teammates Abigael Ogunbowale and Nneoma Okonkwo.
Abdulaleem Abdulsalam continued his remarkable run in the Cadet Boys’ 200m, blazing to victory in 24.96s. His teammate David Ekunwe earned Silver, while Aunty Iso’s Kingsley Prosper rounded out the podium with Bronze.
Akwa Ibom secured a 1-3 in the men’s 800m final courtesy of Inimfon Akaso (2:04.76s, PB) and Edidiong Udotong (2:06.46, PB), while Solomon Josiah of Real Overcomers 2:04.94 (PB) took the Silver medal.
Saviour Alexander dominated the Junior men’s class in 2:04.31s (PB) as Samson Tebowei of Sam-Kay (2:05.02) and John Kingsley took second and third, respectively.
Team MVP’s Elizabeth Olumide (2:14.65, PB), Team MTN’s Patience Joseph (2:20.72, PB) and Esther Nwankwo (2:26.62, PB) were the Top 3 finishers in the Junior women’s race.
Karo Onisuru (1.45m), Favour Owivri (1.45m) and Victoria Ita Fredy emerged tops in the Youth Girls’ High Jump event. Clergy Edet won the Senior women’s title in the event while Chukwuemeka Alozie took the men’s GOLD.
Team MVP dominated the Cadet Boys’ and Girls’ and Youth Boys’ and Girls’ 4x100m event while Team MTN did same in the Junior and Senior categories respectively.
UYO – TOP 10 MVPs
1. Abdulaleem Abdulsalam (Cadet): 100m GOLD, 200m GOLD, 4x100m GOLD
2. Ebimoboere Christopher (Cadet): 100m GOLD, 200m GOLD, 4x100m GOLD
3. Saviour Nnokama (Cadet): 100m Silver
4. Bernice Onoriode (Youth): 100m GOLD, 200m GOLD, 4x100m GOLD
5. Victory Aganya (Youth): 400m GOLD, mixed 4x400m Bronze
6. Muhammed Jimoh (Youth): 100m GOLD, High Jump GOLD, Long Jump GOLD, 4x100m Silver
7. Jesulayomi Ogundijo (Youth): 400m GOLD, mixed 4x400m Silver
8. Ejiro Peter (Junior): 100m GOLD, 4x100m Silver
9. Miracle Sonny (Junior): 400m GOLD, 200m Bronze
10. William Stanley (Junior): 100m GOLD
BENIN – TOP 10 MVPs
1. David Ekunwe (Cadet): 400m GOLD, 200m Silver, Long Jump Silver
2. Mary Chioma Edeh (Youth): Triple Jump GOLD, 800m Silver
3. Chukwueweniwe Olisa Emmanuel (Youth): 800m GOLD, 400m Silver
4. Ufuoma Merit (Youth): 100m Bronze
5. Esther Nwankwo (Youth): 400m Silver
6. Elizabeth Olumide (Youth): 400m GOLD
7. Onyemech Peter Onoriode (Youth): 200m Bronze
8. Seriki Kehinde Opemipo (Youth): 100m GOLD, 200m Silver
9. Destiny Reuben (Youth): 200m GOLD
10. Tejiri Ugoh (Youth): 100m GOLD
LAGOS – TOP 10 MVPs
1. Abigael Ogunbowale (Cadet): 200m GOLD, 400m GOLD
2. Aaron Usifo (Cadet): 100m Silver
3. Ibrahim Ahmed (Youth): 400m GOLD
4. Emmanuel Akolo (Youth): 100m Silver, 200m Bronze
5. Fathia Akorede (Youth): 100m Silver
6. Promise Egbebe (Youth): 100m Bronze
7. Rebecca Enilolobo (Youth): 200m Silver
8. Mighty Otunola (Youth): 200m GOLD, 100m GOLD
9. Goodnews Saturday (Youth): 200m Bronze
10. Tunmise Ebimetan (Youth): 100m GOLD
© Bold Media Innovations & Creative Hub Limited. All rights reserved. If sharing, kindly credit Bold Sports as the source and include a link to the original post. Unauthorised use is prohibited.
