Team Rockets emerged football champions at the maiden Globacom Sports Festival, Glo FitFest 2026, after defeating Team Glo Strikers in the final at The Stable in Surulere, Lagos. The competition formed part of Globacom’s activities marking the company’s 23rd anniversary.
Team Rockets, made up of employees from the Sales and Value Added Services departments, relied on strong teamwork to overcome Team Strikers FC in an entertaining final. The Strikers team featured employees from the Rollout, Information Systems, Gloworld Development and E-Pin departments.
The victory earned Team Rockets the championship trophy and a cash prize of ₦1 million. Team Glo Strikers received ₦750,000, while players from both teams were presented with medals for their performances.
The football competition was the highlight of the one-day festival, attracting strong support from colleagues and creating friendly rivalries between the participating departments. Some teams also brought colleagues from other regions into their squads, adding another dimension to the competition.
Glo FitFest 2026 brought together Globacom employees for a range of sporting and recreational activities. Football was joined by table tennis, Big Ludo, Big Snooker, Beer Pong, Sack Race and Big Ayo, with employees divided into different clusters to promote teamwork and collaboration.
The festival also provided employees with an opportunity to relax and connect outside their regular work responsibilities. Participants wore colourful branded T-shirts as they competed across the different events in an atmosphere filled with excitement and friendly competition.
The event was organised as Globacom celebrated 23 years of operations. With the anniversary falling on a weekend, the company used the festival to combine the milestone celebration with activities focused on employee engagement and team bonding.
Team Rockets' football triumph provided the main competitive talking point of the festival. Their victory also highlighted the importance of collaboration, as employees from different departments worked together to claim the top prize.
Winners across the other sporting events also received medals and cash prizes. The festival's mix of competitive games and social activities gave Globacom employees a platform to celebrate the company's milestone while strengthening relationships among colleagues.
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