GLOWFUX@10 Novelty Match: Embrace Global Church Crowned Champions in a Celebration of Sportsmanship, Unity and Love
As part of activities marking its 10th anniversary, GLOWFUX organised a thrilling novelty football match on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Modupe Oshikoya Youth Centre, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu, Lagos. The event brought together football enthusiasts, dignitaries, participating organisations and supporters to celebrate a decade of impact, compassion and commitment to reaching less-privileged children and homes.
With the spirit of sportsmanship, unity and giving at its heart, the novelty match provided an exciting platform for participating teams to compete for the coveted trophy while promoting friendship, love and community development.
Five Teams Compete for the Trophy
Five teams participated in the competition: Primero Transport Services, Embrace Global Church, Courtville Business Solutions, Jimi Benson Icare Foundation and Cinil Holding.
The competition began with the semi-final stage, setting the tone for an exciting day of football filled with determination, teamwork and competitive spirit.
In the first semi-final, Primero Transport Services faced Embrace Global Church in a closely contested encounter. Embrace Global Church emerged victorious with a 2–1 win, securing its place in the final.
The second semi-final saw Courtville Business Solutions take on Jimi Benson Icare Foundation. Jimi Benson Icare Foundation delivered an impressive performance, recording a convincing 6–0 victory to book its place in the final.
Embrace Global Church Dominates the Playoff
Following the semi-final matches, Embrace Global Church and Jimi Benson Icare Foundation advanced to the final after their respective victories.
Cinil Holding, which was left out of the initial semi-final pairings, featured in the playoff against Embrace Global Church under the competition’s aggregate-based arrangement.
Embrace Global Church produced another dominant performance in the playoff, defeating Cinil Holding 4–0. The encounter further demonstrated the team’s attacking strength and determination as it continued its impressive run in the tournament.
Embrace Global Church Crowned Champions After Penalty Shootout
The final between Embrace Global Church and Jimi Benson Icare Foundation was the highlight of the competition, as both teams battled for the championship trophy.
After a tense and competitive encounter, the match was decided by a penalty shootout. Embrace Global Church held its nerve to emerge victorious, earning the right to be crowned champions of the GLOWFUX@10 Novelty Match.
Their victory marked a memorable conclusion to the football competition, while Jimi Benson Icare Foundation also earned recognition for its outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo Performs Ceremonial Kick-Off
The event attracted distinguished personalities and dignitaries who gathered to support the initiative and celebrate GLOWFUX’s decade of service.
Among the notable guests was Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, Education Secretary of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), who performed the ceremonial kick-off to officially commence the football activities.
His presence, alongside other dignitaries and supporters, added significance to the occasion and highlighted the importance of partnerships in promoting youth engagement, community development and humanitarian causes.
A Decade of Changing Lives Through Love and Support
Beyond the excitement of football, the GLOWFUX@10 celebration represented a deeper commitment to reaching less-privileged children and homes with love, care and support.
The anniversary provided an opportunity to reflect on the foundation’s journey over the past decade and its dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and communities.
Through initiatives that bring people together, GLOWFUX continues to demonstrate that sports can serve as more than entertainment. They can be a powerful tool for promoting unity, inspiring generosity and creating opportunities for people to contribute to the welfare of others.
The novelty match reinforced this message, bringing organisations and individuals together around a shared purpose: celebrating achievements while extending hope and support to those who need it most.
Conclusion
The GLOWFUX@10 Novelty Match ended on a memorable note, with Embrace Global Church emerging as champions after a penalty shootout victory over Jimi Benson Icare Foundation.
However, the greatest victory of the day extended beyond the football pitch. It was a celebration of togetherness, generosity and the collective responsibility to support less-privileged children and homes.
As GLOWFUX marks ten years of impact, the anniversary stands as a reminder that lasting change is built through compassion, collaboration and consistent acts of kindness.
GLOWFUX@10: A decade of changing lives, one story at a time.
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