The Warri City Stadium will wear a  carnival-like atmosphere as football and music will hold sway, come Sunday 5th May, during the final of the Delta State Federations Cup.

The Federations Cup which before now was known as the Challenge Cup, is the most glamorous and protected tournament in the calendar of the Delta State Football Association.

The Delta State FA under Amaju Melvin Pinnick, reputed for her prowess in organization, showmanship and private – sector initiatives, has the longest football sponsorship deal in Nigeria with Ecobank (formerly Oceanic Bank), as this edition marks the 14th year of their relationship.

According to Pinnick, this year’s edition would witness the presentation of awards to individuals who have contributed immensely to the development of Sports in Delta State and Nigeria.

The recipients include veteran sports columnist, Mr. Paul Bassey (Football Personality Award),  Pa John Ojidoh (Evergreen Award), Dr. John Oganwu (Lifetime Achievement Award) Ignatius Ajuonoma (Sports Journalist of the year) and Jibril Aku, MD of Ecobank (DFA Platinum Award)

Others include Senforce Insurance Brokers (DFA Brand Award), Hon. Victor Ochei (DFA Selfless Service Award), and Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, CON (DFA Diamond Award).

The afternoon would be spiced with live musical performance by Nigerian known artistes, Tiwa Savage and Davido.

Information gathered on good authority has indicated that the grand finale of the federations cup which would feature a match between Warri Wolves, a premier clubside locking horns with an amateur side, J. Atete will be beamed live on DSTV Supersports Channel beginning from 3pm.