Asaba Super Cup Explained

The Asaba Super Cup started in December 2023 with an exhibition edition and was founded by Delta Marines FC.^{[1] [2]}

2023 edition

The 2023 edition was sponsored partly by Air Peace. A total of 10 teams participated:

• Delta Marines FC
• Delta Lions FC
• Ndame FA
• Sporting FC Warri
• Young Shall Grow FC
• Ihu-Iyase FC
• Ekuku-Agbor FC
• Traveling FA
• Delta Marines FA

2024 edition

The 2024 edition was sponsored by Bet9ja,^[3] one of Nigeria's foremost betting companies and marked the beginning of the competitive editions. The following 4 teams participated:^[4]

• Delta Marines FC
• Ughelli Rovers FC
• Delta Lions FC
• Asaba City FC

Results

1st Semi Final^[5]

• Date: 1 August 2024
• Venue: Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
• Asaba City FC 0 vs 2 Ughelli Rovers FC

2nd Semi Final

• Date: 1 August 2024
• Venue: Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
• Delta Lions FC 1 vs 2 Delta Marines FC

Third Place Match

• Date: 3 August 2024
• Venue: Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
• Asaba City FC 0 (3) penalties vs (5) penalties 0 Delta Lions FC

Final Match^{[6] [7]}

• Date: 3 August 2024
• Venue: Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
• Delta Marines FC 0 vs 1 Ughelli Rovers FC

Goal Scorers:^[6]

• Great Udori - Ughelli Rovers FC - 3 goals
• Austine Ebikemiebornimughan - Delta Marines FC - 1 goal
• Chris Nzeh - Delta Marines FC - 1 goal
• Nnabuife Chukwurah - Delta Lions FC - 1 goal

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023-12-05 . Delta Marines FC Launches Asaba Super Cup Tournament, Unveils Female Team . 2024-09-03 . News Pathfinder . en-US.
2. Web site: 2023-12-05 . Delta Marines FC unveils Asaba Super Cup Tournament, Floats Female Football Club . 2024-09-03 . flashnewsexpress.com . en-US.
3. Web site: Asaba Super Cup 2024 gets Bet9ja as headline sponsor . 2024-09-03 . Sports Unlimited . en.
4. Web site: Abel . Kelechi . 2024-07-30 . Teams Announced for Asaba Super Cup, Delta Lions, Marines, Asaba City . Football In Nigeria . 2024-09-03 . en-GB.
5. Web site: Ughelli Rovers pips Delta Marines 1-0 to win the Asaba Super Cup . 2024-09-03 . Sports Unlimited . en.
6. Web site: 2024-08-04 . Ughelli Rovers FC Emerge 2024 Asaba Super Cup Champions . 2024-09-03 . News Pathfinder . en-US.
7. Web site: Rapheal . 2024-08-05 . Ughelli Rovers pips Delta Marines 1-0 to win the Asaba Super Cup . 2024-09-03 . The Sun Nigeria . en-US.