By Olusegun Folarin
Twelve teams from the six geo-political zones of the country will converge on Ogun State for the National Under -18 Boys Football Competition tagged ” MKO Abiola Cup”
The Chairman, Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON, Ogun State Chapter, Alhaji Waheed Lawal made this known in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta.
Alhaji Lawal, who noted that the competition had suffered a setback due to lack of funds and sponsorship, explained that arrangements had been concluded to stage the fifth edition of the tournament.
He pointed out that the competition was to honour the first Pillar of Sports in Africa, late Chief M.K.O Abiola for his contributions to the growth and development of sports in Nigeria and outside the shores of the country.
Alhaji Lawal said the competition to be played at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode would take place between 20th and 26th August while the final would be held at the MKO Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.
He said there would be a friendly match between All Stars Football Club, Abeokuta and Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, for the posthumous birthday of the late Philanthropist.
Also, a Football psychologist, Coach Adeyemi Kehinde said National teams’ coaches would be on ground to select players for the various national teams.
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