Nigeria Men’s U20 national football team, Flying Eagles’ Coach Aliyu Zubairu has floated football competition for kids in Ilorin, Sports247 reports.
According to information gathered by our correspondent, the maiden edition of the competition tagged, ” Coach Aliyu Zubairu Kiddies Cup will takes between January 2nd and 12th of January 2025 in Ilorin.
“The registration for the competition is free as the competition is expected to draw U13 boys’ teams across Kwara State together for thrilling contests and discovering new talents for the nation”, a close aide to the coach disclosed.
Coach Aliyu Zubairu is a well known tactician for belief in young players and will support a venture that will give football to the youth.
Coach Aliyu Zubairu led Elkanemi Warriors to win the 2024 President Federation Cup and also won the 2024 WAFU U20 men’s football competition with the Flying Eagles in Togo.
He is presently working in the dual capacity as he is expected to lead the U20 to the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 which will serve as a qualifier for the 2025 FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup
