Egba Youth Football Championship Will Promote Unity, Eradicate Crimes

Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji

ABEOKUTA - The second edition of Egba Youth Football Championship will foster unity and eradicate crimes among the youths of Abeokuta, the organizer has said.

The championship will kick off on March 6, 2020 among 24 grassroots football clubs within the six local governments in Ogun central.

The teams were divided into six groups, with the winner and runners up and four best losers advanced to the round of 16.

One of the organizers of the competition, Alex Soyinka said that, the champions will go home with cash prize of N50,000, while individual Awards of MVP and Golden Boot to the highest goalscorer will come with cash prize.

Soyinka explained that, the competition was not for fun alone, but to facilitate developmental projects to the host community and serve as empowerment for the youths.

Meanwhile, the member, representing Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Hon. Lanre Edun has promised to kit all the eight quarter-finalist teams with complete jerseys.

OFFICIAL: The Draw for the 2020 Egba Youth Football Championship

*Group A*

Gadmaj FC

FMC United

TACN FC

Egba Anglican Diocese FC

*Group B*

Mabak FC

Infinity FC

Ogun NYSC FC

Jimalok FC

*Group C*

Mighty Jet FC

Surveyors FC

Eri Football Academy

Samba FC

*Group D*

Midas Touch FC

Unique Stars

Young Stars

Dream Team FC

*Group E*

Winners FC

Eddie Aina Boys

Oloyede FC

Favour FC

*Group F*

Ajegunle Boys

AR United

Allen Taylor Academy

Mighty Star FC