Organisers unveil plans for 6th JOF U-13 Football Tournament

Organisers of the annual JOF Under-13 Football Competition have unveiled detailed plans for the 6th edition of the grassroots tournament, scheduled to kick off on April 27 at the UNILAG Sports Complex, Lagos.Speaking during a media parley held on April 10, Adeyinka Adetunji, Director of Strategic Support Services at JOF Nigeria Limited, emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering a more memorable and impactful tournament than previous editions.According to Adetunji, preparations are in top gear, with logistics and sponsorships firmly in place.

He revealed that multiple partners have shown interest in backing the tournament, further boosting its profile and reach. googletag.cmd.



push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1718806029429-0'); }); “The aim of our sponsorship is not for monetary gain, but to contribute meaningfully to the development of grassroots football and nurture young talents,” Adetunji stated. “We remain fully committed to supporting this project as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

”The grand finale of the competition will feature two mouthwatering fixtures. Strong Dove of Orile Iganmu will take on First Class FC of Lagos Island in the third-place playoff, followed by the final clash between B. Unit Boys of Surulere and Versity Boys of Lagos Island.

Adetunji praised the Lagos State Grassroots Football Association for its role in elevating the tournament to national prominence, citing their unwavering passion and innovation in grassroots football development. $(document).ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.

adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); Incentives for participating teams and individuals were also revealed. The fourth-place team will receive N250,000, the third-place team will take home N350,000 along with a trophy, while the second-place team will earn N500,000 and a trophy.

The tournament champions will be awarded a giant trophy and a cash prize of N750,000.Individual accolades will also be handed out, including monetary rewards for Best Goalkeeper, Highest Goal Scorer, and Most Valuable Player (MVP).“We’ll continue to uplift football in Nigeria through sustained support.

This is about giving these kids a platform and ensuring they have a day to remember,” Adetunji added.The JOF U-13 Tournament has grown into one of Nigeria’s most anticipated youth competitions, playing a vital role in discovering and nurturing young footballing talents across the country.The post Organisers unveil plans for 6th JOF U-13 Football Tournament appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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