Retired Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Ikpeba, has applauded the organisers of the recently concluded Mechanic Champions League tagged My Mechanic my Hero. Speaking during a dinner night where the players were rewarded for their performance during the competition, the former Africa Footballer of the Year said he was impressed with the investment of the global energy trading company in football.
Agege Radiators won the trophy of the first edition taking home N2M worth of Hyde Energy products. The Ojota Injectors team is the first runner up and the Kosofe Camshafts has won the Second runner-up in the league and were awarded with N1.3M and N700,000 worth of products, respectively, while the Most Valuable Players, Golden Boot, Safest Hands, and Best Coach won N250,000 worth of products.
The six-weeks Hyde Cup serves as an exciting platform to celebrate the talent and dedication of mechanics in the automobile industry. The competition commenced with 16 teams inclusive of, Imota Filters, Ikorodu Valves, Kosofe Camshafts, Shomolu Transmission, Ojota Injectors, Ikotun-Igando Ringers, EgbeIdimu Crankshafts, Ifako-Ijaye Spark Plugs, Alimosho Cool Engines, Amuwo Hunters, Surulere Spanners, Eti-Osa Oilers, Mushin Pistons, Ikeja Cylinders, OshodiIsolo Kick Starters and Agege Radiators. Eight teams qualified for the quarter final, Ikorodu Valves, Kosofe Camshafts, Ojota Injectors, Egbe-Idimu Crankshafts, Surulere Spanners, Eti-Osa Oilers, Ikeja Cylinders, Agege Radiators and the teams that proceeds to the semi-finals are Ikorodu Valves, Kosofe Camshafts, Ojota Injectors, Egbe-Idimu Crankshafts, Ikeja Cylinders and Agege Radiators.
The battle for third place was an intense match with Kosofe Camshafts and Egbe-Idimu Crankshafts ending 0-0 in regulation time, however, Kosofe Camshafts emerged victorious with a 3-2 penalty win. The final match was a true showcase of sportsmanship between Ojota Injectors and Agege Radiators, both teams displaying exceptional skills on the pitch, finishing with a 1-1 draw. Penalty kicks were required to determine the champion. Agege Radiators beat Ojota Injectors 2-1 becoming the Hyde Cup champions.