By Bisi Bamishe
In a thrilling finale on November 29, the SUNU Assurances Football Team etched its name in history by emerging as champions of the 2025 Insurance Super Cup—an extraordinary feat achieved in their first-ever appearance at the tournament.
Entering the competition as debutants and underdogs, SUNU Assurances Football Team stunned the league with a series of spirited performances, culminating in a dramatic final showdown against two-time title holders, AXA Mansard.
After a nail-biting encounter that ended in a draw, SUNU sealed the championship with a composed 5–3 triumph in the penalty shootout.
The team’s victory was defined not only by their resilience and tactical discipline but also by standout individual performances.
In addition to the team trophy, SUNU players walked away with top honours including Best Defender and Golden Gloves, cementing their dominance in this year’s tournament.
Following the victory, a celebratory reception was hosted at the company’s Head Office, where the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Samuel OGBODU, commended the team’s exceptional grit, strategy, and unity. He underscored these attributes as being perfectly aligned with the core tenets of the company’s corporate culture.
He said: “This victory reflects not just sporting excellence, but the spirit of SUNU: disciplined, focused, and built on teamwork. We are proud of what the team has accomplished and what it represents for our brand,” Dr. OGBODU added.
The win signals a bold new chapter for the SUNU Assurances Football Team and raises expectations for future competitions.
