Bola Akindele Cup Kicks Off As 56 Teams Battle For Honours In Lagos

The a lot awaited sixth version U-16 boys & women Bola Akindele Cup would kick off on Saturday on the Nigeria Railway Institute soccer pitch, Ebute Metta, Mainland, Lagos.

32 groups are anticipated to participate within the boys class,whereas 24 groups would characteristic within the women class.

The opening match could be performed between St Micheal FC in opposition to Capturing Babes, whereas Final FC face Santos FC within the second match within the boys class.

Match cordinator, Taofeek Ajibola mentioned preparations have been put in place to kick off the opening match and urged all of the collaborating groups to abide by the principles and rules.

“We’re beginning the competitors this Saturday and all of the groups are wanting ahead to the opening match.That is the competitors being sponsored by Courteville Enterprise Resolution headed by Otunba Adebola Ismail Akindele and we’re utilizing this medium to induce our collaborating gamers and coaches to be ambassadors of their groups and shun vices that may tarnish the picture of the competitors,”he mentioned.

The cup donor, Otunba Akindele who double as Basic Managing Director of Courteville Enterprise Options defined additional that sponsoring a grassroots soccer competitors of this magnitude is borne out of ardour he has for the spherical leather-based recreation.

He famous that the corporate shouldn’t be solely sponsoring soccer alone but additionally dedicated to different initiatives which is a part of firm’s company social duty.

“The corporate is sponsoring the competitors not due to the revenue however we’re doing this to empower the younger footballers who wish to take soccer as their profession.I’m completely happy that a few of the gamers who performed on this match earlier than are presently in Golden Eaglets and feminine junior nationwide groups.This can be a excellent news for us and we’re nonetheless dedicated to sponsor this match on yearly foundation,”he mentioned.

Akindele tasked the organisers to work with dependable soccer scouts who can mentor and nurture the gamers that might be found within the closing.

The Ogun state born sports activities philanthropist nevertheless mentioned he could be completely happy if organisers can invite soccer scouts round to look at closing the place abilities could be found and nurture to stardom.

He nevertheless introduced sum of two million naira as a prize successful cash that might be shared among the many 4 groups in each classes.

Based on him, the winners would go house with N400,000 with a large trophy,second place would pocket N300,000, whereas third and fourth place would obtain N200,000 and N100,000 respectively in each classes.

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