The inaugural Boolu Ogbe 40 & Above 2025 Benz Klinik Cup has delivered everything a football fan could ask for — late drama, penalty shootouts, legendary skillset, and statistical shocks.
From Nlacha Aka’s relentless goal machine to New Haven’s heart-stopping survival acts, the tournament hasn’t been short on standout numbers or emotional highs. Here’s how the stats mapped out the story.
Every tournament needs a villain or a hero, and Nlacha Aka FC were both. Unbeaten on their way to the final, they bagged 7 goals from just two players — Ugonna Anyaora (4) and Onyeudo Bishop (3) — the most prolific attacking duo of the tournament.
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Their 5–2 thrashing of St Lukes Allstars sent a message: they weren’t here to jog, they came to conquer.
New Haven: The Cardiac Legends
While Nlacha’s story was one of dominance, New Haven Allstars danced with danger. Twice, they stared down elimination and twice, they emerged victorious via penalty shootouts.
Their semifinals triumph over a star-studded Benz Klinik FC on penalties (after a 1–1 draw) was the stuff of legends. Grit, organisation, and timely goals notably from Nkologa Ifeanyi and Aguba Martins defined their Cinderella run.
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A semifinal heartbreak on penalties to New Haven left them just short, despite an offensive output that thrilled fans.
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Players like Ambrose Onyema, Okoro Alonso, and Agbilibeazu Ekene all hit braces, showing depth few could match.
Every Goal Counted
The goal charts told a wider story:
47 players found the net — a true team tournament.
Orient FC legends Ejike Uzoenyi and Igboke Emmanuel showed flashes of past brilliance.
Legends like Akanni Afangide (Riverlane) and Joseph Drogba (Benz Klinik) kept defenders honest.
From 39 matches came:
11 draws (6 ending in penalties),
The highest single-game scoreline: Benz Klinik 5–0 Gariki Allstars,
The lowest-scoring side to make the quarters: Elders FC, thanks to two 0–0 draws and shootout wins.
The Finale: Fire Meets Iron Will
With the final set between Nlacha Aka and New Haven, it’s not just a title on the line — it’s pride, legacy, and proof that All stars football is alive and elite in Enugu.
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Where one team steamrolled through with goals, the other clawed their way with grit. The numbers speak, but on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, football will have the final word.
