200 players jostle for Ogunjobi U17 tournament

No fewer than 200 players will vie for honours in the maiden edition of late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi U-17 tournament.
The age grade tournament is sponsored by Assistant Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation, Siji lagunju, to boost discovery of exceptional talents abounding at the grassroots, catching them young in a bid to provide a well defined future for the players.
The tourney is scheduled to kick off on January 26, 2020 at Ilesa Government High School, Ilesa, Osun State, with the final billed for February 10, to mark one year remembrance of the former Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation.
Lagunju noted: “We are optimistic that this event will go a long way in discovering hidden talents who will become future stars.
“We are persuaded that this initiative will succeed in raising the Mikel Obis of this generation.
“We plan to use this tournament to promote the talents of our resourceful youths and showcase them for possible future career.
“The tournament will give birth to the stars of tomorrow.”
Ten clubs registered would play league format.