JOSEPH IKPEA HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION
ON A MISSION: BUILD THE YOUTHS, GROW THE YOUTHS: PLAY CLEAN, STAY CLEAN, SAY NO TO DRUGS.
The Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) has announced December 12–18 for the Joseph Ikpea Humanitarian Foundation Football Competition in Edo Central Senatorial District. The tournament represents another significant step in the association’s efforts to take football development to the grassroots, Bold Sports reports.
Sponsored by Joseph Ikpea Humanitarian Foundation, and technically Assisted by Edo State football association, the competition carries the theme, “Build the Youths, Grow the Youths: Play Clean, Stay Clean, Say No to Drugs.” It aims to promote youth empowerment, discover emerging football talents and encourage positive social change through sports.
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The opening ceremony will take place at Egware Primary School, Ekpoma, while the grand finale will hold at the Uromi Mini Stadium on December 18.
Six teams to compete for honours
The championship will feature six teams. Each of the five Local Government Areas in Edo Central will present one representative team. The Joseph Ikpea Humanitarian Foundation will also field its own team.
The participating teams will represent:
- Esan Central Local Government Area
- Esan North-East Local Government Area
- Esan South-East Local Government Area
- Esan West Local Government Area
- Igueben Local Government Area
- Joseph Ikpea Humanitarian Foundation Team
Edo FA Chairman, Fred Newton Erhunmwunse, has commended Distinguished Senator Joseph Ikpea and his humanitarian foundation for supporting the initiative.
He described the competition as an important investment in young people. He also urged all participating local government areas to begin preparations ahead of the championship.
Foundation announces support for participants
In further support of grassroots football development, the Joseph Ikpea Humanitarian Foundation will provide football jerseys for both male and female participants. The foundation will also distribute football boots to players in the male category.
The gesture forms part of the foundation’s commitment to supporting young footballers and creating opportunities for grassroots participation.
Tournament targets youth empowerment and social change
Beyond the competition itself, the championship seeks to engage young people constructively. It will also promote unity and discourage drug abuse, kidnapping, cultism and other social vices.
Speaking on the initiative, Erhunmwunse stressed the importance of football in shaping young people’s lives.
“This initiative by Distinguished Senator Joseph Ikpea is a commendable investment in our youths. Football remains one of the strongest platforms for building character, discovering talents, and steering young people away from crime and drug abuse. The Edo State Football Association fully supports this noble vision,” Erhunmwunse stated.
The Edo FA believes the competition will strengthen grassroots football across Edo Central. It also hopes to create a platform for young talents to showcase their abilities.
With the December 12–18 dates confirmed, all participating local government areas and teams are expected to begin preparations for the championship.
Signed:
Fred Newton Erhunmwunse
Chairman,
Edo State Football Association.
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