Public Service Games: Oyo Environment Ministry Defeats Agriculture In 5-4 Penalty Shootout

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Football Team has emerged victorious over the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in a thrilling encounter at the ongoing Oyo State Public Service Games.

The keenly contested match, held at the Ikolaba High School Mini Sports Complex, Agodi GRA, Ibadan, formed part of the activities marking the 2025 Public Service Week.

Agriculture opened the scoring in the first half before the Environment team equalised to end the half at 1-1. On resumption, Agriculture regained the lead with a second goal, but the Environment side quickly responded to level the score at 2-2 just minutes before full time.

With the match tied at regulation time, the game proceeded to a penalty shootout. Both sides converted their first four spot kicks, but Agriculture missed their fifth attempt, giving the Environment team the opportunity to seal the victory. 

The Ministry of Environment converted the decisive penalty to secure a 5-4 shootout win, bringing the final score to 7-6, ditto Finance Sector defeated Information and Communication Sector with 7-6 penalty shootout.

The encounter, described as highly competitive and entertaining, drew cheers from spectators and added colour to the week-long Public Service Week celebration.