Olowo’s Cup 2025 Edition: Between METHSOOSA Sports Committee and MHSO Football Teams—A Journey of Hope, Hard Work, and Destiny By Jimoh Ahmed In the beautiful town of Owo, where tradition and modernity intertwine, where heritage sits proudly on the throne of progress, the Olowo’s Cup has become more than just a football tournament. It is a movement. It is a spirit. It is a mirror that reflects the discipline, unity, and drive of the youths of Owo. And as the 2025 edition of the Olowo’s Cup approaches with gathering momentum, the question on many lips is whether the MHSO Queens…
Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Abdulgafar Oladimeji is a sports writer with over two decades experience in the industry. As a reporter , he has worked with top major Nigerian newspapers, freelancer with newspaper and broadcast media organizations in Africa, Europe and America. He is a well travelled sports journalists reporting major sports events across the globe.
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MHSO Queens Storm Final of Olowo’s Cup with Slim Victory Over New Church Grammar The female football team of Methodist High School, Owo — popularly known as the MHSO Queens — has booked a place in the finals of the maiden edition of the Female Olowo’s Football Cup after edging out their counterparts from New Church Grammar School, Owo, with a narrow 1–0 victory. The tightly contested semi-final match, which kicked off at 3:16 p.m., remained goalless in the first half despite spirited efforts from both teams. The New Church Grammar School girls, in particular, gave a solid performance, effectively…
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