Organisers have said the 10th Senate President’s Under 18 Unity Cup will commence on November 10-17 in Abuja with the theme ‘Renewed Hope Edition.’
The cadet football competition which will feature 13 youth clubs from across the country is being organised by the South-South Grassroot Sports Federation.
The Tournament Coordinator, Hon. John Bassey Ekpenyong, said some of the noble objectives of the competition is to promote unity, unearth budding talents and creation of employment for the teeming youths of Nigeria.
In a statement issued yesterday, Ekpenyong expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the National Assembly Leadership, particularly Senator Godswill Akpabio, towards sports development in Nigeria.
“The participating teams, selected from the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, with 2 teams representing each zone, in addition to a specially chosen team from the host city, Abuja, embody the rich talent diversity within the country.
This tournament serves as a platform for these young athletes to showcase their skills and potentially pave the way for a promising future in the football world.”
Reflecting on the pivotal role of Senator Godswill Akpabio, the life Patron of the South- South Grassroot Sports Federation, Ekpenyong recalled the Senator’s unflinching support for grassroots sports development, dating back to his tenure as the Governor of Akwa Ibom state.
“We are appreciative of Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Right from his time as a governor, he championed grassroots sports development, benefiting over 200 players during his tenure,” Ekpenyong stated.
