Copa Coca-Cola Tournament Kicks Off

The 2015 edition of Copa Coca-Cola kicked off this October to teach Nigerian teenagers what it takes to play the game of football.

Themed ‘Everything for Football’, Copa Coca-Cola is an international youth tournament which is aimed at identifying and rewarding teen soccer talents as well as creating opportunities for them to pursue their passion for Football and reach out for their dreams.

The U-15 tournament will be held in select secondary schools across 10 states in the country where a champion will emerge for each of the states.

Prior to the matches, a training clinic is held where notable Nigerian ex-internationals and Coaches teach the students some skills and valuable football lessons.

Some of the ex-internationals present at the various clinics were Coach Christian Chukwu, Victor ikpeba, Taribo West and Mutiu Adepoju.

During the clinics and matches, students will be served with ice-cold Coke to keep them refreshed. Top two most valuable players from the tournament will make it the annual international COPA camp in Germany next year.

Speaking at the event, The Marketing Director, Coca-Cola, Patricia Jemibewon expressed her satisfaction with the turnout at the coaching clinic, and the obvious excitement of the teens.

“Coca-Cola strongly believes in the potential of Nigerian teens and wanted to provide support and development for them.  Copa Coca-Cola is a great way to support as football is one of the  passions of these teenagers” she said.

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So, Get Ready… Get Set… PLAY BALL!!!