The 2024 Secondary Schools Football Competition organized in honour of Governor Seyi Makinde commenced on Monday in Ibadan .
The opening game of the championship tagged “Governor’s Cup”took place at the Sports Complex of Urban Day Grammar School, Old – Ife Road , Ibadan .
While addressing the spectators at the opening game between Urban Day Secondary School and Community Grammar School, Akinlumo, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Oyo State , Prof. Salihu Adelabu tasked the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and also play the game according to the rules.
He explained that the game will pave the way for students to showcase their talents.
He commended the Organizers of the tournament, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns for the initiative and his willingness to invest in the development of youths in the state through sporting activities.
In his remarks , the initiator of the tournament, Yomi Elijah, said that the tournament is aimed at reviving school sports and also to nurture young talents in secondary schools across the state.
The championship themed: ‘Catching Them Young’s,’ sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited, is geared towards discovering football talents from the secondary schools in the state and providing a career pathway for them.
The opening game witnessed the presence of the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Christiana Bolaji,
Director of Secondary School, Mr.Olayinka Akanji, the Former Super Eagles Player, Mutiu Adepoju and a host of others.
The game ended in favour of Urban Day Secondary School, five(5) goals to Nil.
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Media Team MoES&T
13th May, 2024*
