Bello, Awo, Kuti, Independence and Tedder Halls Advance as ABH Joins Next Round as Best Loser
Obafemi Awolowo, Sultan Bello, Ransom Kuti, Independence and Lord Tedder Halls have advanced to the next round of Jaw War 2026 after winning their respective Inter-Hall ties on aggregate. Alexander Brown Hall (ABH) also secured a place in the next round as the Best Loser.
Obafemi Awolowo defeated Kenneth Mellanby 76.05% to 72.85% in the second leg to win 76.1% to 69.6% on aggregate. Sultan Bello, despite losing the first leg to ABH 76.3% to 79.65%, won by 6 points in the second leg and progressed with a 76.3% to 74.97% aggregate score, while ABH advanced as the best loser.
Ransom Kuti defeated Nnamdi Azikwe 73.3% to 71.3%, finishing the tie 76.3% to 73.7% on aggregate. Independence Hall also maintained its advantage over Queen Idia, winning the second leg 81.65% to 68.6% and the tie 82.4% to 71.7% overall.
Lord Tedder completed the winners, defeating Queen Elizabeth II 78.6% to 60.6% in the second leg and securing a 79.9% to 66.7% aggregate victory. According to the draws, ABH, having progressed as the Best Loser, will face Lord Tedder in the next round.
