Agba Grammar School retained their male title at the fifth Edo State Secondary Schools Football Tournament. They defeated Benin Technical College on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, Idia College dominated the female final with a convincing 6-0 victory over St Angela’s Girls Grammar School, Bold sports reports.
The competition ran from October 26 to 30, 2026, at the Dr Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Organised by the Edo People Forum USA, the tournament featured secondary schools competing across the state’s three senatorial districts. Col. (Rtd.) Charles Asowata, PhD, chairs the organisation’s Working Committee.
Agba Grammar School overcome Benin Technical College
The male final delivered an entertaining contest between Agba Grammar School and Benin Technical College.
Benin Technical College took the early advantage through Udoh Isaac. He opened the scoring just a minute after kickoff.
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However, Agba Grammar School responded almost immediately. God’spower Iyoha restored parity before Oso Ekpe put his team ahead two minutes later.
Benin Technical College refused to surrender. Paul Odianose found the equaliser shortly before half-time.
Neither side could find another goal after the interval. The contest therefore proceeded directly to penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Agba Grammar School eventually prevailed 5-4 in the shootout. The victory secured another male championship for the school.
Their latest triumph also extends an impressive run. Agba Grammar School previously won the 2025 male championship, making this their second consecutive title.
Idia College claim emphatic female title
In the female category, Idia College produced an outstanding performance against St Angela’s Girls Grammar School.
The Edo South representatives secured a commanding 6-0 victory over their Edo North opponents.
The result confirmed Idia College as female champions of the fifth edition. St Angela’s Girls Grammar School finished as runners-up.
St Peter’s Grammar School finish third
Earlier, St Peter’s Grammar School claimed third place in the male competition.
They faced Eghosa Anglican Grammar School in the third-place match. Both teams finished regulation time at 1-1.
However, St Peter’s Grammar School held their nerve during the penalty shootout. They secured a 4-2 victory to complete the podium.
The semi-finals had earlier produced two decisive results. Agba Grammar School defeated St Peter’s Grammar School 3-0. Benin Technical College also edged Eghosa Anglican Grammar School 1-0.
Edo People Forum’s commitment to youth development
Beyond the results, the competition forms part of the Edo People Forum USA’s wider youth-development initiative.
The organisation focuses on empowering young people through productive activities. It also aims to discourage involvement in violence, illegal drug activities and street crime.
According to its programme objectives, the tournament provides opportunities for physical, mental and emotional development. It also seeks to identify talented young footballers for potential professional careers.
The initiative further hopes to create pathways towards football scholarships in the United States, Canada and Europe.
The competition began in 2022 with 16 participating schools. Its second edition in 2023 recorded significant growth, attracting 36 schools.
Subsequent editions followed in 2024 and 2025, with the tournament continuing to provide a platform for emerging school football talents.
With its fifth edition now concluded, the Edo People Forum has continued its effort to strengthen grassroots football development in Edo State.
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