By Rosemary Okoduwa
Porters FC have emerged champions of the 2026 University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Super Cup after securing a hard-fought 1–0 victory over the Anaesthesia Department on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The keenly contested encounter brought together the winners of the UBTH Interschool Departmental Tournament (Provost Cup) and the 2026 Interdepartmental/Interprofessional Games to compete for the hospital’s ultimate football title.
Ikechukwu Kelechi, wearing jersey number 15, scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute to give Porters FC the lead, which they successfully defended despite sustained pressure from the Anaesthesia team.
Mr. Jerry Osumili of the Anaesthesia Department was named Player of the Match in recognition of his outstanding performance as goalkeeper.
The event was witnessed by the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, who was represented by the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo, alongside other members of the hospital’s management team.
Also present were the Chairman of the Edo State Football Association, Mr. Fred Newton, and other distinguished members of the UBTH community, who turned out to support the participating teams.
At the final whistle, Porters FC were officially crowned champions, bringing an exciting contest between the two tournament winners to a memorable close.
The competition was organised by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the UBTH CMD Unity Cup, led by Dr. Philip Ogodi, in furtherance of the UBTHCARES mandate to promote sporting excellence, healthy competition, teamwork and camaraderie within the hospital community.
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