The maiden Bright Osayi-Samuel U-13 Football Tournament kicks off on Tuesday across the three senatorial districts of Edo State, the Edo FA has stated.
The football event organised by the Edo FA in honour of Super Eagles and Fenerbahce defender Osayi-Samuel, will be played at the Auchi public field for teams in Edo North while Eguare Primary School, Ekpoma will be venue for teams in Edo Central. The Crescent Sports Centre, Irhiri in Benin City will host the matches for Edo South teams.
According to the fixtures released by the organisers, Elite stars and Shooting Arrow will open the stage by 9am in Benin City on Tuesday, while Edo Young Stars faceoff against Shavik FA by 10am. The third match of the day is between Bright wave Fc and Dynamic stars fixed for 11am, just as Freedom Fc will take on Royal FA by 12noon to round up matches for the first day of the tournament .
Ahead of the start of the event, Edo FA chairman, Fred Erhunmwunse, stated that the Edo FA was ready to deliver a well organised tournament, while asking for the cooperation of the participating teams.
“I want to thank our brother Bright Osayi-Samuel for this golden opportunity given to the kids in Edo State to showcase their talents where future Osayi-Samuel will be discovered. On our part, we shall deliver as promised during the draw ceremony of the tournament, but we ask for the cooperation of the participating teams, especially the coaches, managers, please let’s play by the rules,” Erhunmwunse said.
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