BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
No fewer than 24 teams across Ogun and Lagos State are expected to participate in the second edition of Fasanya Gold Cup scheduled to kick off on 6, October, 2024 at the Joju mini football pitch, Sango-Otta, Ogun State.
The much anticipated draws would hold on Saturday at the Joju football pitch by 10am
Chairman Organising Committee, Akinlawon Akinola confirmed that all the teams are looking forward to the draws and noted that this year’s edition would be better organised.
He revealed that many clubs are interested in the tournament saying that only the teams that have football pedigree were given chance to play in the second edition.
“Presently the teams are almost completed because only few clubs are yet to complete their registration forms.I believe that before the draws, they would have finished their payments,”he said.
Akinola also expressed his appreciation to the cup donor, Chief Amos Fasanya for unrelenting support given the competition.He described the sponsor, a lover of football who channel his resources to support youths and football development in Sango-Otta and it’s environs every year.
“Our cup donor is not tired of sponsoring this competition annually and I am very happy for his commitment and dedication for the football development in Sango-Otta. I urge our participating teams to shun hooliganism during the competition and play according to the rules and regulations,”he said.
Among the teams expected in the tournament are defending champions, Fidson,Sportykanaa, Achievers FC, Lion Heart FC,Starlite FC,Smart Striker,Heyfash Academy and Great Vision FC.
