Enugu Nationwide Youth Football Championship to feature teams from all states

Godwin Onwusi, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), 2021 Enugu State Nationwide Youth Football Championship, says teams from all states of the federation are being expected at the competition.

Onwusi said in Enugu that the championship which would begin on Saturday would feature teams in the under-13, under-15 and under-17 categories.

“The LOC is expecting teams from all the 36 states of the federation as the championship is open to all states across the country,” he said.

The LOC chairman disclosed that the field at St. Patrick College Emene and practice pitch of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium would host matches during the championship.

He added that the LOC would be requiring all participating teams to arrive with nose masks and observe other COVID-19 protocols before, during and after the championship.

“Also, spectators are required to wear nose masks while watching matches and that the observation of all Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control (NCDC) directives is important for the smooth running of the competition.”

Onwusi also disclosed that the screening of players would be conducted without the interference of any club official or coach.

“Results of the screening should be accepted by all, whether favourable or unfavorable. So, they should all do well to present many players that are well within the age categories.”

Onwusi also said the LOC would provide accommodation for the teams and that they expected clubs to make arrangements for their feeding and sleeping materials.

The championship will end on May 30.