ABUJA SET TO HOST 10th SENATE PRESIDENT'S CUP

ABUJA SET TO HOST 10th SENATE PRESIDENT'S CUP



With few days to the commencement of the much anticipated second edition of the 10th Senate President's Unity Cup, in the nation's capital, Abuja, preparations are into it's conclusive stage.

However, the date will witness a minor shift as arrival of participating teams to Abuja is now on Saturday, 8th November 2025, instead of Friday, 7th November as earlier scheduled.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer, Grassroots Sports Federation, GRASOF, Mr Patrick Ndubuisi says the shift was necessitated by the ongoing arrangements and plans to ensure a hitch free competition.

Screening of players will now be held on Sunday, 9th November, at 9am, while the opening ceremony will take place on Sunday 9th November at 1pm.
The statement assures all teams of the organizers resilience and commitment towards a successful second edition, as it is working assiduously to ensure the aims and objectives of the competition are achieved.

It further calls on the officials of the teams to adhere strictly on the rules and guidelines of the tournament, as well as imbibe the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship, adding though there are prize monies to be won, however, unity through sports remains the watch word.
The statement also urges officials and coaches to ensure their players fall within the age bracket m, as organizers will yield the big stick on erring teams



Patrick Ndubuisi 
Public Relations Officer, 
Grassroots Sports Federation GRASOF

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