Festival of Champions 09 Holds 18th to 20th November in Effurun
This year’s theme is “New Song”
Effurun, Delta State, 9th Nov 2026: RCCG Champions Cathedral, Region 70, will hold the 9th Festival of Champions from Wednesday, 18th to Friday, 20th November 2026. The theme is “New Song.”
Many well-known gospel ministers will be ministering. They include Nathaniel Bassey, Muyiwa Olarewaju, Micah Stampley, Dunsin Oyekan, Mercy Chinwo, Chioma Jesus, Lawrence Oyor, Moses Bliss, Prinx Emmanuel, Sunmisola Okeleye, Beejay Sax, Adeyinka Alaseyori, Lilian Nneji, Bidemi Olaoba, Mr M & Revelation, Bukola Bekes, Chinyere Udoma, Greatman Takit, Sounds of Salem and Tope Praise. Joyous Celebration from South Africa and the Region 70 Mass Choir will also Minister.
Ministering in words are Pastor J.F. Odesola, Pastor K.K. Ndukwe, Apostle Michael Orokpo, Pastor Daniel Olawande, and Pastor Dolapo Lawal.
The event will be held at two venues.
On 18th and 19th November, it starts at 3:00 PM at RCCG Champions Cathedral Family, 16-18 Airport Road, Old Airport, Effurun.
On Friday, 20th November, the grand finale starts at 6:00 PM at Urhobo College Field, Effurun-Sapele Road.
The hosts are Pastor Emmanuel Emefienim, Pastor in Charge of Region 70, and Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God.
“We hold the festival so people can praise and worship God sincerely. This year’s theme, New Song, is an invitation to come with a thankful heart and go home with a new testimony,” said Pastor Emefienim.
The festival is held every year. In November 2019, the second edition drew thousands to Urhobo College. Don Moen, Frank Edwards, Tim Godfrey and Mercy Chinwo were among the ministers. Last year, the 8th edition ran from 19th to 21st November with the theme “Joyful Noise.” Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan and Micah Stampley were on the programme, and entry was free.
People who cannot come can watch live on the RCCG Champions Cathedral YouTube channel, and on Facebook and Instagram (rccg champions cathedral). It will also air on DSTV (Channel 198), GOtv (Channel 29), Dove TV and RTM.
Entry is free. Members of the public and the media are invited.
About RCCG Champions Cathedral
About Us
RCCG Champions Cathedral is a major parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), located along Airport Road, Effurun, Warri, Delta State. It serves as the headquarters of Region 70.
Under the leadership of Pastor Emmanuel Efe Emefienim, alongside Pastor Ifeoma Emefienim, they are committed to spreading the Gospel, raising godly believers, and building a community rooted in faith, love, and fellowship.
At Champions Cathedral, they welcome everyone to experience God’s presence, grow in faith, and fulfil their God-given purpose.
