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Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup to Kick off Sept 30

The organisers of the annual Zenith Bank/Delta State Principals’ Cup have announced the schedule for the 2026 edition of the championship put together specifically for the secondary school students within

The annual Zenith Bank/Delta State Principals’ Cup is set to commence on September 30, with the finals scheduled for November 5. The tournament, targeted at secondary school students in Delta State, will be organized by Hidea Plus Limited. Registration for the event began on September 15 and will conclude on September 25. A press conference to provide further details on the tournament format will be held in Asaba on September 28.

The preliminary games will be held across various local governments of the state from October 2 to 16. The zonal playoff matches are scheduled to take place at designated centers between October 20 and 21. Quarterfinal games are set to be played at designated centers between October 23 and November 11. The semifinals are planned for October 27, with the grand finale taking place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

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