2017 Throwback - Physics Department Crowned Convocation Cup Champions [Photos]

“We said it and we did it” –The words of Fregene Timitayo (Goal Scorer for Physics Department) shortly after their Convocation Cup victory over Chemical Engineering Department.

The Game was a tight one, with both teams coming close in the first half.

Physics Department saw their best chance of the first half denied by the cross bar while a chemical engineering striker failed to convert a glorious opportunity.

The game was also very physical, as the ambulance was called twice into the pitch of play, thankfully no one was seriously injured.

During half time, there was a one-half fixture between the College of Science and College of Technology Female Teams. With the College of Technology Female Team emerging winners with a 1- 0 win.

The second half was also very tight, it looked like the game would be heading to penalties when a fantastic effort in the 89^th minute by Fregene Timitayo, handed physics department the winner. The Stadium itself erupted as fans of Physics Department ran into the field to congratulate the goal scorer.

The Vice Chancellor, The Registrar and Other members of the University Management were present at the venue to hand over medals and the glorious First Convocation Cup Trophy to the players of Physics Department.

The SUG President Comrade Blessing Ozubu and The Speaker of the Student House of Assembly were also present at the venue to congratulate players of Physics Department on their emergence as fupre’s first convocation cup champions.

Congratulations to the Department of Physics!!!

Shout out to the Sports Director, Student Union Government Comarde Ekowiro Famous. For all his efforts and hard work unto making this competition a success.

[Youtube Video] VC hands over medals to convocation cup finalists

[Youtube Video] Convocation Cup Final Whistle