The 3rd edition of the Gregory Imafidon Foundation football tournament is set to kick off in Benin City, Edo State. The highly rated youth soccer tournament tagged “Catch Them Young, Kick Against Crime” for under 15 years old boys is scheduled for January 3–11, 2020.
The tournament attracts teams from Edo, Delta, Rivers, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Anambra, Imo, and Abia States.
Speaking on the forthcoming tournament, Mr. Imafidon said that donations can be made to the Foundation’s account 0040494917 (Unity Bank) as effort is being made to get comfortable accommodation and transportation logistics for the visiting teams from other states of the federation.
“I am using this opportunity to call on the Edo State government, traditional institutions, great people of Edo State, Edo Unions and Associations to join hands with the Foundation in our bid to raise the next generation of footballers for our national teams” Imafidon said.