The organisers of the 10th Senate President’s U-18 Unity Cup have announced November 10 to 17, 2024, as dates for the grassroots football development programme scheduled to hold in Abuja.
According to the organisers, Grassroots Sports Federation, South South, the competition themed, “Renewed Hope Edition,” is a testament to the commitment to fostering unity in diversity and nurturing young talents.
With 13 teams competing for the prestigious star prize, the tournament promises to be a spectacle of skill, sportsmanship and camaraderie, the coordinator of the event, John Bassey Ekpenyong, said.
Ekpenyong, yesterday, highlighted the significance of promoting unity, unearthing budding talents, creating employment opportunities for the youth through football, and combating youth restiveness, while expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of the National Assembly leadership, particularly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, towards sports development in Nigeria.