Embrace Global Church emerged champions of the GLOWFUX@10 Novelty Football Match after defeating Jimi Benson iCare Foundation in a penalty shootout during the 10th anniversary celebration of GLOWFUX on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Modupe Oshikoya Youth Centre, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu, Lagos.

The novelty match formed part of activities marking GLOWFUX’s decade of commitment to supporting less-privileged children and homes, bringing together participating organisations, football enthusiasts, dignitaries and supporters to celebrate sportsmanship, unity and compassion.

Five teams participated in the competition: Primero Transport Services, Embrace Global Church, Courtville Business Solutions, Jimi Benson iCare Foundation and Cinil Holding.

The competition opened with two semi-final fixtures. Embrace Global Church secured a 2–1 victory over Primero Transport Services to advance to the final, while Jimi Benson iCare Foundation recorded an emphatic 6–0 win against Courtville Business Solutions.

In the subsequent playoff encounter, Embrace Global Church continued its impressive performance with a convincing 4–0 victory over Cinil Holding.

The final between Embrace Global Church and Jimi Benson iCare Foundation proved to be a closely contested encounter, with both sides displaying determination and competitive spirit. The match ended in a penalty shootout, where Embrace Global Church held its nerve to claim the championship trophy.

The event attracted notable personalities, including Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, Education Secretary of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), who performed the ceremonial kick-off to officially set the football activities in motion.

Beyond the football competition, the GLOWFUX@10 celebration provided an opportunity to reflect on the organisation’s ten-year journey of compassion, humanitarian service and commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families.

The novelty match also highlighted the role of sports in fostering friendship, strengthening community relationships and bringing individuals and organisations together for meaningful causes.

The celebration ended with Embrace Global Church taking home the championship title, while the anniversary reinforced GLOWFUX’s commitment to extending love, care and support to less-privileged children and homes.