Asue Ighodalo football tourney set to begin

The Edo State Football Association says four teams will take part in the maiden Dr Asue Ighodalo Unity Gold Cup, which holds from December 20 to 22 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.

Chairman of the state FA, Newton Erhunmwuse, who disclosed this at the unveiling of the tournament on Friday, said Edo North and Edo Central would present one team each, while Edo South would present two teams.

He stated that the tournament was meant to foster unity among the people across the three senatorial districts of the state, adding that the teams would be selected by coaches in their zones.

Erhunmwuse said the tournament, which is being sponsored by Truth Live News Media, is also meant to reduce youth restiveness and urge other well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to the gesture.

Publisher, Truth Live News Media, Darlington Okpebholo, said the competition would engender unity among the youths across the 18 local government areas of the state, adding that the event would become an annual event.

The winners will smile home with the trophy and N250,000, while the second and third-place teams will receive N150,000 and N100,000 respectively.

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