Organisers of the grassroots athletics championship, MTN CHAMPS have announced the top 4 MVP for the Grand finale.
The Grand finale of the third season of the championship is set for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, from May 6–9, 2025.
The top 40 standout athletes, dubbed Team MVP, was announced to spotlight some of the brightest young talents from secondary schools across Nigeria.
The MVPs will be officially unveiled in their new kits in Uyo on Monday, May 5.
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From cadets to juniors, these athletes will compete across categories, testing their talent against the nation’s best in a thrilling four-day contest that promises to celebrate speed, skill, and sportsmanship.
“MTN Champs is a platform that continues to grow, transform and inspire the future of athletes and athletics in Nigeria.
“At MTN, we remain committed to supporting the dreams and aspirations of Nigeria, not only through innovative products, but involvement in socially impactful initiatives especially in football and athletics,” Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, chief marketing officer, MTN Nigeria said.
MTN CHAMPS, an initiative launched by MTN Nigeria in partnership with Making of Champions, provides a nationwide platform for discovering, nurturing, and celebrating the next generation of Olympic hopefuls.
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Through regional legs in cities like Benin and Lagos, MTN CHAMPS has attracted thousands of young athletes, unearthing future stars and giving them access to elite training, visibility, and community support.
The grand final in Uyo will bring together 2,186 athletes from 136 secondary schools and 93 club teams to compete in more than 5,800 entries across multiple events.
However, all eyes will be on the 40 elite athletes selected for Team MVP, selected based on their exceptional performances in previous MTN CHAMPS meets in Lagos and Benin.
