Winners emerge at HRA Youth Cup

Winners emerge at HRA Youth Cup. Image credit: Hassan Abdulsalam

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Winners emerge at HRA Youth Cup

Winners emerge at HRA Youth Cup

Hassan Abdulsalam 11:34 - 05.09.2023

The HRA Youth Cup Finals was held at the Femi Gbajabiamila Stadium in Abalti Barracks to complete seven weeks of intense competition among the youths in Lagos.

Winners have emerged at the third edition of the HRA Youth Cup as Gheto Tigers defended the U-16 category.

The HRA Youth Cup Finals was held at the Femi Gbajabiamila Stadium in Abalti Barracks to complete seven weeks of intense competition among the youths in Lagos.

Unification Talent Queens, Gheto Tigers win U-16 category

Unification Talent Queens and Gheto Tigers won the U-16 female and male categories respectively.

Winners emerge at HRA Youth Cup

Unification Talent Queens defeated Phoenix Queens from Apapa Iganmu 2-1 while triumphed over African Future Stars of Maryland, winning 7-6 in penalties.

Hon Rasaq Ajala Commends Organiser, vows to continue equipping the Youths

The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA, Hon Rasaq Ajala (HRA), seized the opportunity to appreciate the organizers for the success of the competitions.

chiarman of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Rasaq Olusola Ajala

He asked the government to invest in infrastructure such as football fields and develop regulations to attract private sector involvement, ultimately promoting football as a profitable enterprise.

Ajala who is also the sponsor vowed to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the LCDA’s youth.

He noted that, “football has evolved into a global business and stressed the importance of encouraging and promoting youth participation in the sport.”

Organisers Highlights Success Stories

The coordinator of the competition, Azeez Mustapha, revealed that the event has been transformative impact of media visibility on participating clubs, as their players had received calls from higher league clubs in the past three seasons.

Mustapha appreciated the participating teams for trusting the HRA Youth Cup brand with their football development, underlining the positive trajectory it provides for young talents in the world of football.

He said, "the championship has provided several opportunities for the Players because it has given them the opportuinities to receive offers from Clubs in NNL, NPFL and abroads.

Winners emerge at HRA Youth Cup

"I want to appreciate the clubs for showig the spirit of sportsmanship for the champonship."

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