The fifth version of the annual JOF U-13 boys’ soccer event is ready for a grand finale on 12 Might on the College of Lagos Sports activities Middle, Akoka, Lagos.
The event, which kicked off on 11 February with 64 groups, has reached its remaining levels, with solely 4 remaining to compete within the remaining and third-place matches.
Zamadek Boys of Lagos Island will face HB Utility of Ilupeju within the finals, whereas Latoya FC of Coker will meet Robust Dove of Orile within the third-place match, all to be performed on the similar venue.
In anticipation of the ultimate video games, a press convention was held on Thursday in Lagos, the place the organisers unveiled the assorted trophies to be awarded to the groups. Moreover, they introduced vital enhancements to the prize cash for the taking part groups.
Elevated package deal
Talking with journalists, Adeyinka Adetunji, director of Strategic Assist Companies at JOF Nigeria Restricted, the event sponsors, highlighted that the winner this yr will stroll away with a trophy and a considerable sum of N750,000.
He additional talked about that the runners-up will obtain N500,000, whereas the third and fourth-placed groups will take house N350,000 and N250,000, respectively, together with trophies and different prizes.
Mr Adetunji emphasised the sponsor’s dedication to offering extra alternatives for younger gamers to showcase their abilities.
This yr’s championship noticed a rise in taking part groups from 32 to 64, reflecting the competitors’s success in fostering hope amongst proficient younger gamers and resulting in the creation of the JOF All-Stars Staff.
“Since its inception in 2020, the competitors has persistently offered a platform for younger footballers below 13 to showcase their abilities by competing in high-level, difficult tournaments like this,” he acknowledged. “Over the previous 4 years, the event has witnessed participation from tons of of aspiring youths, uncovering hidden gems, selling sportsmanship and honest play.”
“The JOF U-13 event has emerged as a catalyst for social cohesion and group improvement for our youth. By this championship, we chosen 18 gamers in November final yr to kind the JOF All-Stars crew. They performed pleasant matches at Ademasingba Stadium, Ibadan, Abalti Barracks, Surulere, and the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State,” he added.
“These gamers weren’t solely supplied with coaching within the elementary rules of soccer but additionally had the chance to journey outdoors of Lagos and expertise new environments,” he harassed.
Gratitude
On behalf of the management of JOF Restricted, Mr Adeyinka expressed his gratitude to all of the footballers, their coaches, managers, mother and father, and supporters for his or her contribution to the championship’s success since its inception.
He additionally introduced that, as in earlier editions, the finals will see a presence from some supporting manufacturers like Milo, Maltina, Indomie, JOF Salt, Custodian Insurance coverage, and First Financial institution Nigeria PLC, amongst others.
The Lagos State Grassroot Soccer Affiliation, overseeing the event, expressed their appreciation to JOF Nigeria Restricted for his or her unwavering help and dedication to youth soccer improvement in Lagos State.
She emphasised that with out the help of the corporate’s Chairman/Chief Government Officer, Olusegun Olugboyegun, the competitors wouldn’t be attainable.
“We also needs to keep in mind that the true worth of the competitors lies not solely in profitable but additionally within the classes realized via participation, the friendships established, and the reminiscences created alongside the way in which,” the affiliation acknowledged.
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