Oyo Government Donates Trophy To YSFON For Algon Cup
Published: May 28, 2013
Oyo State chapter of Youth Sports Federation on Nigeria (YSFON) and Local Government Council in Oyo State have collaborated and concluded plan to rebrand and stage a grand Association of Local Government of Nigeria Soccer Competition tagged ‘Oyo 2013 ALGON Cup’.
The Chairman of Oyo State ALGON, Yekeen Popoola while presenting a giant trophy to the Chairman of Oyo State YSFON Alabi Rafiu Oluaye at ALGON office in Ibadan yesterday said people should lookout for an excellent soccer tournament that the present administrations in the state is noted for which explain why they are collaborating with a credible body like YSFON to stage the tourney.
''Through football, the world’s most popular sport, we identified a need to connect with the youth who aspire to be professional soccer players.
''Thus, we brought about this new grassroots initiative to our teeming youths that reiterates the pillars that the Ajimobi led government believes in.
''Our other aims are to help promote healthy living among our youths, orientate youths, redirect their goals and visions for sustainable self development, and to contribute to the pool of qualitative and professional football players in the country”, Oyo ALGON boss noted.
The tourney however, has been scheduled to commence on 17th June while screening of participants which is going to be done in conformity with the world best practices according to the technical director of the tourney, Sikiru Ayobami Ewenla will start 13th.
Meanwhile, Oluaye, the Oyo YSFON Chairman has charged the prospective participants which are mostly Local Government sponsored teams to present strictly players under-17 years in order not to defeat the good intent of the Oyo ALGON who bankrolled the tourney.
''The primary aim of this competitions is to encourage young footballers who still have a long future in the game but win at all cost syndrome that affect some coaches will make them presenting over aged players for under age tourney which is a major problem we are facing in YSFON tournaments,'' Oluaye explained while speaking with newsmen after the cup presentation.
The Chairman of Oyo State ALGON, Yekeen Popoola while presenting a giant trophy to the Chairman of Oyo State YSFON Alabi Rafiu Oluaye at ALGON office in Ibadan yesterday said people should lookout for an excellent soccer tournament that the present administrations in the state is noted for which explain why they are collaborating with a credible body like YSFON to stage the tourney.
''Through football, the world’s most popular sport, we identified a need to connect with the youth who aspire to be professional soccer players.
''Thus, we brought about this new grassroots initiative to our teeming youths that reiterates the pillars that the Ajimobi led government believes in.
''Our other aims are to help promote healthy living among our youths, orientate youths, redirect their goals and visions for sustainable self development, and to contribute to the pool of qualitative and professional football players in the country”, Oyo ALGON boss noted.
The tourney however, has been scheduled to commence on 17th June while screening of participants which is going to be done in conformity with the world best practices according to the technical director of the tourney, Sikiru Ayobami Ewenla will start 13th.
Meanwhile, Oluaye, the Oyo YSFON Chairman has charged the prospective participants which are mostly Local Government sponsored teams to present strictly players under-17 years in order not to defeat the good intent of the Oyo ALGON who bankrolled the tourney.
''The primary aim of this competitions is to encourage young footballers who still have a long future in the game but win at all cost syndrome that affect some coaches will make them presenting over aged players for under age tourney which is a major problem we are facing in YSFON tournaments,'' Oluaye explained while speaking with newsmen after the cup presentation.
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