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This
year’s edition of the Rivers State Governor’s Cup promises to be no
different from the others in its determination to showcase local
talents. The Obio-Akpor team, with three talented players – Kenneth
Ekwe, Osi Miniru and Owen Okene – has dominated the tournament and
recently bashed Bonny Kingdom lads 7-2. Not only are the trio
tournament leaders, they also dominated the score sheet, amassing a
total of 18 goals in three matches. The tournament is sponsored by
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Mr Ekwe has helped his team
to remain on top by scoring eight goals. Both Miniru and Okene are
among the leading scorers with four goals each.

Others who
registered their names on the scorer’s sheet include Uche Agoko of
Okrika with four goals, Kachi John of Akuku-Toru and Johnson Asaro of
Eleme scored three and two goals respectively.

It is interesting
to note that some of the best legs of 2009 Governor’s Cup are now key
players at the top of the Nigeria Premier League clubs. They include
the duo of Thompson Stowe and Fortune Omoniwari who play for Sharks of
Port-Harcourt; Ijima Wikina and Innocent Matthew who play for Dolphin
FC; and Solomon Job who plies his trade with Gateway FC of Abeokuta.

In matches decided
on Tuesday, Okrika lived up to their pre-tournament billing by
defeating the lads from Gokana 2-0 while Etche won 3-0 against Onelga
to keep their hope of progressing to the next stage although they will
have to wait until next Tuesday when the preliminary matches will be
concluded.