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Allianz Sports Club Veterans of Calabar have emerged champions of the 2nd Prince Otu Veterans Super League, beating Victorious Veterans All Stars 3-0 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time.
The final, played at the main bowl of the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, was part of activities marking the 67th birthday of Governor Bassey Otu.
The match saw both sides display scintillating skills to the admiration of the governor, his wife, dignitaries and fans.
In the third-place match, Ikom All Stars Veterans walked over Tinapa Sports Club Veterans.
Speaking at the event, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Emmanuel Ironbar, felicitated with the governor and commended the Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Mr. Lawrence Etta Itanya, for a successful tournament, describing it as a platform for veterans to recreate, exercise and keep fit.
Itanya on his part, described Governor Otu as a sports-friendly governor and disclosed that 10 other sporting events featured during the league.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of trophies and medals to winners, runners-up, third-place team and match officials, as well as the cutting of the birthday cake by Governor Otu, assisted by his wife, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu.
