The 2025 Boolu Ogbe 40 & above Benz Klinik Cup, organized by the Coal City Football League, was officially unveiled in a grand ceremony at Villa Toscana hotel, Enugu, Nigeria.
The event, held amid an atmosphere of glitz and fanfare, was graced by notable former Nigerian internationals and football administrators, including the General Manager of Rangers International, Barr. Amobi Ezeaku, former Super Eagles winger Ejike Uzoenyi, Kingsley Obiekwu and football stakeholders such Chikelue Iloenyosi, the Anambra FA Chairman, and legendary CAF Champions League-winning coach with Enyimba, Okey Emordi.
The Chief Executive Officer of Benz Klinik, Enugu, Mr. Eloka Onyia, speaking to the press, acknowledged the efforts of the Coal City Football League team in organizing the event.
“This tournament is about more than just football—it’s about giving back to the community and creating a platform for unity. We at Benz Klinik are proud to be part of this great initiative,” Onyia stated.
He emphasized that Benz Klinik’s sponsorship of the tournament is driven by a desire to give back to society and support initiatives that foster sportsmanship and community engagement.
LOC Chairman, Domben Chisom, also spoke about the tournament’s core values, stressing that it promotes unity, community development, and strong social connections.
“This event is built on the ideals of unity, community development, and creating lasting connections. It’s not just about the competition but about bringing people together,” Chisom remarked.
He highlighted that beyond football, the event serves as a platform to strengthen ties and create opportunities for greater interaction among players and fans.
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Despite a prize pool of ₦500,000 for the champions, ₦300,000 for the runners-up, and ₦200,000 for the third-place team, organizers insist that the real motivation for legends and stakeholders is not the financial reward but the opportunity to foster camaraderie, honor football’s legacy, and establish a new football culture in Enugu.
“The prize money is not the motivation; this tournament is about honoring our football legends and bringing back the spirit of the game in Enugu. It’s the beginning of a new football culture,” Chisom said.
Full list of participating teams.
Official Groupings for the 2025 Boolu Ogbe Benz Klinik Cup:
Group A
- NGWO United Allstars
- Coal Camp Allstars
- Akegbe Ugwu Allstars
Group B
- Agbani RD Allstars
- Orient FC
- Sticker Int’l FC
Group C
- Gariki Allstars
- Udi Siding Old Boys
- Benz Klinik FC
Group D
- Riverlane Veterans
- Ugwuaji Allstars
- Amechi Allstars
Group E
- Pioneer FC Abakpa
- Great Allstars Uwani
- Elders FC
Group F
- New Haven Allstars
- Nlacha Aka FC
- St. Luke’s Allstars Mainland
Group G
- Emene United Allstars
- Prime Rangers FC
- Elites Friends Club Topland
Group H
- Ochiali FC
- Okpara Square FC
- Winners FC
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing two matches, the top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout phase, setting the stage for intense competition.
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The tournament kicks off on March 23rd with an exciting opening match between Coal Camp Allstars and Akegbe Ugwu Allstars at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
