All
is set for the maiden edition of the Attah Igala Unity Cup, with nine
Local Government Areas of the Eastern district of the state
participating in the tournament which kicks-off from Monday 21st – 27th April 2014.
Chairman,
Idah Local Government Area Council, Dr Musa Major has said they are
ready to host the people of lgala Kingdom in the traditional
headquarters, Idah for the Attah Igala Unity U16 Cup.
Dr
Major, who is the host and head's forum of Chairmen from the district,
said his council is ready to stage a hitch free tournament, stressing
that his administration was ever devoted to engage youths through
sports.
The
week-long Attah Igala U16 Boys Football Championship is organised to
commemorate the coronation of His Royal Majesty, Michael Idakwo Ameh
Oboni II who is a-year on the throne.
However,
chairman, Kogi State chapter of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria
and organizers, Umar Nnda has expressed delight with the readiness of
the hosts and commended the cooperation of Dr Major in ensuring a
successful competition.
He
promised that the Federation will organize a competitive tournament
that will aid the discovery of talents, which was one of the purpose
for the competition.
On
the schedules of the tournament, the Kogi State’s YSFON Publicity
Secretary, Samuel Ahmadu, said the participating teams are expected in
Idah on Monday 21st April and registration and screening commences on Tuesday.
The preliminary matches serves off on Tuesday
with Ankpa slugging it out with Dekina, before Ofu trade tackles with
Igalamela in the morning, while in the evening, Ibaji will seek to upset
Olamaboro, after Bassa do battle with Omala.
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