BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
Igando Football Club, IGFC would begin their U-13 NADIS Cup group A opening match against Realm Athletics boys on Saturday by 10:30am at the proposed palace playground, Igando, Alimosho, Lagos.
At the draw ceremony held over the weekend, IGFC were drawn in group A along with Realm Athletics, Heart of Lion and White Soccer Academy.
Group B consists Future Stars, Reigning Stars, Sammy FC and Unbearable FC. Group C comprises Braves FC, Young Tigers, Rocky Stars FC and Adebayo Samba FC, while Group D are made up of Dynamic Force, Seadorf FC, Covenant FC and Wonder Light FC.
Aside the opening match, five matches would hold on Saturday as Sammy boys face Unbearable FC by 11:30am, Rocky Stars face Adebayo Samba FC by 12:40pm, Heart Of Lion tackle White Soccer Academy by 1:50pm, while Dynamic Force confront Wonder Light by 3pm as Unbearable boys face Reigning Spur by 4pm.
Two matches would hold on Sunday when Future Stars battle Unbearable Boys 1pm as Braves FC tackle Young Tigers by 2pm.
Speaking at the draw ceremony, chairman organising committee, Muhammed Jamiu Abarejo explained that the competition was organised to give the players within the age bracket an opportunity to showcase their talents and urged the participants to avoid any social vices that can bring the tournament into disrepute.
He however thanked the participating teams for their commitment and seriousness towards the competition and promised that the organising committee would give all the teams equal treatment throughout the competition.
“I am happy that the draws has completed successfully and all the teams know their groups and days that would play their matches. The organisers are committed to this competition and they are ready to give their best throughout the competition. I wish all the participants best of luck in their outings and injury free tournament, “he said.
Match coordinator, Habeeb Bello said the tournament would live up to expectations and assured the participants good organisation and best officiating throughout the competition.
He however admonished the participating teams to play the game according to the rules and regulations warned that any coach, player or team found wanting before and during the tournament would be sanctioned accordingly.
The tournament is sponsored by Don NADIS Group under the leadership of Nmandi Bonaventure.
Winners of the tournament would go home with a sum of N200, 000 and a giant trophy including medals, while the first runner up would receive a sum of N100, 000.