The maiden edition of Bright Osayi Samuel Under-13 Football Tournament begins Tuesday, August 13, 2024, across the three senatorial districts of Edo State.
The Football carnival organised by the Edo State Football Association (Edo FA), in honour of the sole sponsor, Nigeria’s International Star Bright Osayi Samuel who plies his trade in Turkey, will have Public Field Auchi for teams in Edo North, while Eguare Primary School Ekpoma will be the venue for teams in Edo Central. The Crescent Sports Centre at Irhiri in Benin City will host the matches for Edo South teams.
According to the fixtures released by the organisers, Elite Stars FC and Shooting Arrow FC will open the stage at 9:00 am in Benin City on August 13, while Edo Young Stars will face Shavik FA at 10:00 am. The third match of the day is between Bright Wave FC and Dynamic Stars fixed at 11:00 am, just as Freedom FC will take on Royal FA at noon to round up matches for the first day of the tournament.
Ahead of the start of the event, the Edo State Football Association Chairman, Fred Newton Erhunmwunse, stated that the Edo FA is ready to deliver as promised, a well-organised tournament while asking for the cooperation of the participating teams.
“I want to thank our brother Bright Osayi Samuel for this golden opportunity given to the kids in Edo State to showcase their talents where future Osayi Samuel will be discovered. On our part, we shall deliver as promised during the draws ceremony of the tournament, but we ask for the cooperation of the participating teams, especially the coaches and managers; please let’s play by the rules,” Erhunmwunse emphasised.
The Edo FA boss said all logistics have been put in place for a successful tournament, describing the Bright Osayi Samuel Under-13 Football Tournament as a wonderful platform for talent discovery.
The overall winner of the tournament will take home One Million Naira courtesy of the Super Eagles and Fenerbache Star, Bright Osayi Samuel.
