The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) Ogun State Chapter has expressed it readiness for the 6th edition of this year's National Under 18-Boys Football Competition tagged: 'MKO Abiola Cup' where participants across Six geopolitical zones of Nigeria would converge in Ogun state.
The Chairman of the group in the state, Alhaji Lawal Adeoye Waheed made this known in a statement issued and made available to the newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, he disclosed that the tournament will kick off on Saturday 31st of August, 2024.
Alhaji Lawal, who revealed that the competition had suffered a set back due to lack of funds and sponsorship in the past, explained that arrangements had been concluded to stage the 6th 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 will kick start at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode and end up as usual at MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta all things being equal.
Alhaji Lawal who expressed confidence that the MKO Abiola Under-18 Cup had come to stay as an annual event, disclosed that plans were on to ensure that the Gateway State government adopt the competition. It could be in a decade time but, its not impossible to achieve, he added.
He further appreciated the effort of the state and other key stakeholders in there efforts to ensure that the competition achieved the desired goals.
Other Executive members of the group in the state are Hon. Allen Taylor who is Vice Chairman; Mr. Kehinde Adeyemi, General Secretary; Coach Henry Oviawe, Technical Director; Mr. Kayode Shofolu, Organising Secretary and Alhaja Kudirat Odebiyi, Financial Secretary.
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