By Kehinde Ibrahim, Lagos
IN celebration of its 10th anniversary, Air Peace has hosted the October Sport Festival, tagged, ‘October Fest.’
A statement by the airline’s management on Wednesday said the festival was concluded on October 20, 2024.
The statement hinted that the sports festival, which was designed to foster unity, camaraderie and team spirit among staff, was a key highlight of Air Peace’s decade-long journey of excellence.
The October Fest, a football tournament featuring eight male teams and a novelty match for two female teams, kicked off on August 31, 2024.
The month-long tournament brought together Air Peace staff from various stations across the sub-Saharan region to compete for glory while deepening bonds within the airline family.
The team’s names were BUU Shooters, BVE Rangers, BQQ Warriors, BUO Army, BWI Wanderers, BYJ Rovers, BXG Gunners and BQV Invaders, while the female teams were BUJ Amazons and BYF Angels.
The airline stated that the tournament was a thrilling spectacle of skill, excitement, and sportsmanship, full of pomp and fanfare.
After weeks of intense competition, the finals culminated in nail-biting matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
In the male category, BQQ Warriors faced off against BXG Gunners in a dramatic final that ended 1-1 after regular time.
The match was decided by penalties, where the BXG Gunners triumphed and were crowned champions.
The female category also delivered an equally exciting final, where BUJ Amazons played againstBYFAngels. Bothteams scored 1-1 in regular time, with BUJ Amazons securing victory through penalties.
Major financial rewards were given to the winners, as well as the first and second runners-up in the male category and the first runners-up in the female category.
In attendance was Dr. Allen Onyema, chairman, Air Peace, alongside members of the executive board and the airline’s management.
In his speech at the event, Onyema emphasised the significance of the October Fest as more than just a sporting tournament.