Okolie scored in the 57th and 65th minute and Rouhollah Samieinia put the match beyond Viva Kerala with a gem off a strike in the 75th minute. Viva Kerala, who started their pre-season training 10 days before arriving here, lacked the pratice for a big game like this.
Their midfield failed to function which helped the new look Churchill-squad to dictate terms throughout the game.
The first half was mainly a midfield affair and Churchill opened their account through a controversial goal. Defender Denzil Franco from the right took a long shot at the goal which keeper Sherin Sam managed to block. Koko, who was clearly on the offside, pounced on the loose ball and slotted into the net before the keeper could tackle him.
Odafe Okolie, who saw his effort hit the post in the first half, then increased the lead in the 57th minute from a penalty after he was brought down inside the box by defender Bello Rasaq. The talismanic Nigerian then killed the match by scoring again eight minutes later with a powerful shot that found the roof of the net off a back pass from Robert L from a freekick.
Samieinia rounded off the tally with a gem, as he essayed a left-footer from the box, off a pass from Khan Thang Paite, which gave no chance to the rival keeper to react.
Churchill, who have collected full points from the match, will next face Sesa Football Academy, who lost to Chirag United earlier in the day, on September 23, while Viva Kerala will take on Chirag United on the same day.