OSOMKIME BALNSKON UNITY TOURNEY GETS DATE FOR DRAWS

OSOMKIME BALNSKON UNITY TOURNEY GETS DATE FOR DRAWS


Organisers of the maiden Osomkime Blankson Unity Football Tournament for Yenagoa Local Government Area have announced dates for closure of registration and draws.

According to XtrymeSports.blogspot.com, Wednesday, 24th September has been set aside for closure for registration, while the following day, Thursday 25th September will be the draws, ahead of the kick off scheduled for September 28th.

A statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Comrade Dumeze Akuegbe and released on Thursday in Yenagoa says the venue for the draws will be at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex.

He urges prospective teams to utilize the remaining days left to register for the competition, as no team will be entertained after closure of registration.

He reiterates that the tournament aims to promote unity and development among youths across the various communities within the Yenagoa council area.

Comrade Dumeze Akuegbe equally noted that the organizers are working round the clock to ensure a hitch free tournament.


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