Benue State FA Announces Kick Off Date For Chief Akor Andiir U17 Competition

Benue State FA Announces Kick Off Date For Chief Akor Andiir U17 Competition

By Niyi Busari

The maiden Chief Akor Andiir And Benue State Football Association U17 tournament will kick off on Saturday 20th July, 2024 at the JS Tarka Stadium, Gboko, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The kick off date of the tournament was announced by the Chairman of Benue state FA, Chief Barrister Paul Edeh. He added that the competition will be played across the state to unearth and give opportunity to young players and also select the best of them for better opportunity.

Before the announcement, the state FA signed a partnership memorandum of understanding (MoU) with one of the foremost transports company in the state.

 Hence, Flight Transport Services on Saturday became the official transports partner of Benue State Football Association.

The state U17 football tournament, named after the proprietor of the transport company, Chief Comrade Akor Andiir, will contribute to the development of football in Nigeria by discovering hidden talents for the underage national teams.

The state FA however, promised to donate medals, giant trophy, and 50 balls in support of the competition.

In addition to this, the state FA Chairman, Barrister Paul Edeh said he will sponsor the four coaches in the semi-final on free coaching course at the National Institute for Sports.

The organiser announced Monday 15th July, 2024 as the commencement date for the registration of interested clubs, adding that registration closes once the target of twenty teams has been achieved.