22 March 2011
HOSTILITIES have begun in this year’s Oba of Benin National U-13boys Soccer Tournament holding in Ehor, Benin City, just few days after the conclusion of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON organised Chief of Naval Staff National soccer tournaments in Lokoja.
The competition which kicked off on Saturday with a ceremonial match between the Royal Palace FC and Palace United witnessed by the Eldest Son of the Oba, Prince Ekpenriebe Erediauwa and, Solomon Iyobosa Edebiri, President Edebiri Foundation and Patron YSFON, Edo State chapter saw the Palace United beat Palace FC by 2-0 to signal the commencement of the tournament proper.
In the day one of the tournament host state, Edo played a goalless draw with their counterparts from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In other group matches decided, Kaduna defeated Lagos by 2- 0, Anambra thrashed FCT by 3-0, while Delta lost 1-2 to Kwara. Actions continue today with the group matches to be completed. After which the Quarter and semi final matches are expected to be decided on Wednesday 23/03/11 at the playing field of, Ehor Grammar School in, Edo State.
Earlier, the opening ceremony was declared open by Prince Ekpenrienbe Erediauwa, alongside, YSFON Vice President Mustafa Alade, National Deputy Secretary, Chief David’s amongst other National YSFON Officials with a total of 10 teams jostling for honour at the tournament.
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