Fatgbems Nigeria Limited (FNL) team has emerged winners of Fatgbems Group annual football tournament held at the Beehive school, CBD Alausa, Lagos.
The team after defeating the depot side in a five goal encounter went home with trophy, medals and cash prize. First and second runner-up also got cash and medals reward.
The competition which is in the second edition involved four teams which include Corporate Office, Depot, Tyre and Retail, was an idea to promote team bonding and fitness all staff.
The Depot team defeated the Retail to emerge finalist for the second year running having the won 2017 edition. In the second game of the day, the Corporate Office lost to the Tyre with a lone goal. The Tyre team emerged champions for 2018 edition after defeating the Depot by 4 goals to 1 in the final, while Corporate Office defeated Retail team also with a lone goal to emerge third place winners.
Other side attraction at the venue include opon ayo, dancing and bonding with friends and colleagues.
Speaking at the competition, Chairman Fatgbems Group, Kabir Gbemisola, disclosed that the aim of the tournament is to promote bonding and general fitness of the staff. It is also a time to appreciate and create relaxed atmosphere. He added that, football promote emotions and unity which has shown in the way the teams coordinated themselves and the cheering has been wonderful, hoping to make the next edition bigger and also extend beyond our walls.
Mr. Yomi Kuku, a football promoter who was a special guest applauded the management for creating such an atmosphere to unwind and compete in a relaxed mood. He charge other corporate organizations in Nigeria to emulate the Fatgbems group in such idea.
Olatunji Kazeem, FNL team captain, appreciated the efforts of the management for bringing everybody together to unwind and play football. He said, the success of his team is due to hardwork and that undying sprirt to achieve success.
Fatgbems Group of company was incorporated as an independent petroleum marketing company and tyre trading company delivering service satisfaction and value to customers.
