The zonal elimination matches of the 2024 Oyo Governor's Cup were concluded on Friday across eight zones in the state.
The eight zones are Oyo, Ogbomoso I, Ibadan I, Ibadan II, Ibadan III, Ibarapa, Oke–Ogun I, and Oke–Ogun II.
The secondary school competition, which is organised by Schools' Sport Foundation and sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns, kick-started on may 13th, with over 200 Schools participating.
In Ibadan Zone I, Bashorun High School defeated Eleyele Secondary School to emerge champions of the zone, thereby qualifying for the Quarterfinals of the event.
Bishop Phillip High School continued with their great form in the competition, mauling Zumuratual Hujaj School by six goals to nil, in the Ibadan Zone II.
Government College Ibadan, showed their superiority over Owode CHS Bode Ogbo, by defeating them with two unreplied goals in Ibadan Zone III.
In Oke-Ogun II, unlucky Obalufon Grammar School lost via penalties to Olanipekun Memorial High School 5-4, after playing a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
St. Catholic Grammar School, Isalu won Muslim Grammar School, Otu by a lone goal in Oke-Ogun I, while Ladigbolu Grammar School lost 3-1 to Awe High School in the Oyo Zonal Elimination final.
Bashorun High School, Ibadan| Ibadan Zone I
Bishop Phillip High School, Ibadan | Ibadan Zone II
Government College, Ibadan| Ibadan Zone III
Olanipekun Memorial High School| Oke Ogun II
St. John Catholic Grammar School, Isalu| Oke Ogun I
Awe High School| Oyo
Baptist Grammar School, Ahoyaya| Ogbomosho
Bioku Grammar School, Lanlate| Ibarapa.
The Competition is an initiative of the Schools Sports Foundation, headed by Yomi Elijah, a UK trained Football Coach and former Coach of Remo Stars, Lobi Stars, ABS FC, Kogi United and is proudly sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns, other partners are Olafiranye Sports Foundation, the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Ministry of Sports, Oyo State Sports Council, Kidzfoot Nigeria and others.