By Olumide Ogunbiyi
The draws for the the Maiden Edition of the Kayode Eso Football Tournament has been conducted in Ibadan.
The competition which would be hosted by Bodija International College, will feature seven other schools in a 9-a-side competition for under-15 boys.
Other participating schools asides the hosts are, International School Ibadan, Kings College Ibadan, City of Faith Comprehensive College, Lead City High School, Valencia College, Fontana International School and All Souls High School.
Speaking at the pre-tournament draws, the Principal of Bodija International College, Mr Franklin Dairo said it is aimed at channelling the boundless energy of youths in the right direction.
“Young people have lots of energy to spare, and football is a very good sport to utilise this energy” he said.
Mr Dairo explained that although this is the maiden edition of the tournament, plans are already in motion on what future editions of the tournament would look like.
“We will be expanding the reach in future editions, using a bigger pitch and having more schools involved”, he added.
A representative of the Nigeria Referee Association, Oyo State Branch, gave detailed rules and regulations that must be adhered to for the tournament to be successful and drama-free.
In his closing remarks at the event, Director of Schools, Bodija International College, Mr Olumide Esho, promised that necessary arrangements will be put in place for the children to have an enjoyable tournament.
Mr Esho urged all participants to give their best as the top three schools will be rewarded.
Our correspondent reports that the draws for the tournament was witnessed by representatives of the participating schools.
Here are the match-ups for the first round of fixtures;
City of Faith Comprehensive College vs International School Ibadan,
Fontana International School vs Lead City High School,
All Souls High School vs Kings College,
and Valencia College vs Bodija International College.
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