Tiger Street Soccer Lights Up Awka As Semi-Finalists Emerge

..Grand Finale Party Unveiled

The first Nigerian edition of the Tiger Street Football Tournament is reaching an exciting finish in Awka after a thrilling weekend that mixed grassroots football with music, street vibes, and celebration.

The atmosphere around the venue was electric as DJs and hype men kept fans dancing and cheering between matches. 

Food vendors, entertainers, and loyal Tiger Beer consumers contributed to the fun, transforming the games into a true street festival where football met music, laughter, and camaraderie.

From the 16 teams that started the competition, only four remain in the chase for the ₦5 million grand prize after a tough round of quarterfinal matches on Sunday, October 19.

In the results of matches played over the weekend, Sunday Sparks, Peace Warriors, Peace Dominion, and Peace Ambassadors advanced to the semi-finals after a day filled with goals, grit and high drama.

Sunday Sparks continued their impressive run, defeating Young Stars 3–0 to book their place in the last four. Peace Warriors edged Star Boys 2–1 in a tight contest, while Peace Dominion secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Super Strikers. In another fiercely fought tie, Peace Ambassadors overcame Mgbakwu Pillars 2–1 to complete the semi-final lineup.

The penultimate stage of the competition is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, with Sunday Sparks facing Peace Warriors, and Peace Dominion clashing with Peace Ambassadors. 

Both matches will determine the finalists who will compete later that day for the ultimate crown at the much-anticipated “Tiger Uncaged” grand finale.

“The energy here is unbelievable. It feels like the real spirit of Nigerian football — no big names, just passion,” said Ifeanyi Okeke, a student from Nnamdi Azikiwe University who attended the matches. “Kudos to Tiger Beer for bringing something this exciting to Awka. It’s giving young players real hope.”

Another fan, Chisom Udeh, described the event as a refreshing celebration of local talent. “You can see the joy on the players’ faces — this is football in its purest form,” she said. “Tiger Beer really deserves credit for supporting the streets and turning it into something this big.”

The Tiger brand had announced that the grand finale will take place at Newberries Lounge, Awka, featuring a vibrant blend of football, music and street culture. 

The celebration will be hosted by Uzor and headlined by Jeriq, with DJ sets from DJ SkyBlisz, DJ Snow, and DJ Kay—Y, as well as performances from Wanni & Handi. Hype men Twix da Jims and Slymshady will help keep the crowd charged throughout the evening.

Fans will also share in the excitement, as organisers have introduced raffle draws during the finale. These will give spectators the chance to win prizes while cheering on their favourite teams.

The event is strictly for persons aged 18 and above, and organisers have urged attendees to enjoy responsibly.