The team with the best record as regards players’ conduct and respect to match officials during the 8th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup in Ilorin, Kwara State will take home the Fair Play Award donated by Mojeed Adegbindin, a board member of the Lagos State Football Association (LASFA).
Adegbindin, fondly called ‘Eshin’ by fans disclosed to the General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen of his plan.
“I have been following the Ogunjobi Gold Cup tournament, I say to the organizers that season after season, that you have been doing a super job, providing a better platform for teams in our domestic leagues to prepare the squad for the season.”
“Teams also get know their strengths and weaknesses and also indirectly providing opportunities to rookies who distinguished themselves as surely they tend to get offers by top clubs who sent scouts to the pre-season tourney.
“Since the beautiful game is a team sport, it won’t be out of place if the team that displays a high level of sportsmanship is rewarded with the Fair Play Award. Mind you the award can be won by any team, both strong and weak.
A delighted Shamsudeen thanked the Lagos State FA member for identifying with the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, as the award would change the mindset of teams as football globally is about RESPECT.
“I want to thank Eshin for his kind gesture and I believe award would go a long way in making the competition a more glamorous one.”
The tournament will be staged at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin, between Wednesday, November 11th to 20th.
