Julius Agwu funds football talent hunt competition in Rivers

The end of year Akpor Football Talent Hunt Competition kicks off on November 17, 2011 at the Our Lady of Lourdes School, formerly known as Akpor Grammer School, Ozuoba, Rivers State.
The competition, meant for indigenes of Akpor Kingdom in the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality, is only for people under 20 years of age.
It is sponsored by JAFFY (Julius Agwu Foundation For Youth), an NGO run by popular comedian and musician, Julius Agwu.
Last year’s edition was won by Ogbogoro community, which defeated Rumuolemeni in the final.
This year’s opening match will be between Rumuosi and Ozuoba.
The Secretary of the Local Organising Committee, China Acheru, stated that the idea behind the competition is to keep Akpor youth busy during the festive season, give them a chance to display their talents and also expose them to big time football within and outside Rivers State.
Acheru said: “Last year’s edition was a success even though we had some challenges you will associate with an event happening for the first time.
“This year, we expect to do it better and charge all participating communities to be of good behaviour throughout its duration.”
Last year, two communities, Rumuosi and Rumuekini, failed to register and partake but the case is different this year as all 10 communities have signified their interest and registered.
Also, registration is free and prize money has been increased while JAFFY provides jerseys for the 10 participating teams like it was done last year.