A total of 12 football academies have registered for the U-15 Paslaw football tournament which began on Thursday at the Agemowo football pitch, Badagry, Lagos.
In the opening matches played on Thursday, Rikay FA lost 0-3 to Pure Talents, Star Crown Oke OG Be defeated S26 Academy 2-1 as Star Crown Agemowo lost 1-4 to Pure Talents.
The ongoing tournament is organised by Badagry Football Coaches Council and sponsored by CEO of Paslaw Football Academy,Laurens.
Leader of Badagry Football Coaches Council,Steven Degoe thanked the sponsor for his unwavering support of youth football development over the past three years and prayed that God would continue to bless him to sustain this sponsorship for many more years.
“We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the organising committee Chairman, Coach Bola, for his efforts in strengthening the relationship between football coaches, academy owners, and the council.
“Your dedication to youth football development is highly commendable. Our sincere gratitude also goes to the Badagry Football Coaches Council for their commitment to the growth and development of football in Badagry,”he said.