All is now set for the final of this year’s JOF Under-13 Football tournament.
According to Mr. Adeyinka Adetunji, Director of Strategic Support Services, JOF Nigeria Limited, the final which will hold on Sunday, April 27 at the University of Lagos Sports Centre, Akoka will be between B. Unit Boys of Surulere and Versity Boys of Lagos Island.
He said: “Before the final match, Strong Dove of Orile Iganmu will engage First Class FC of Lagos Island in the third pkace match at the same venue”.
He went further: “We are glad to be sponsors of the tournament and we want to appreciate the organisers and gentlemen of the Press for their contributions and support since the commencement of the tournament”.
Adetunji reiterated that the company will continue to sponsor the tournament in order to contribute to the development of grassroots football in the country.
He disclosed that the sponsorship is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
“We will not relent on our sponsorship but will continue to uplift the game of football in the country”, he stated.
He informed that the motive behind the sponsorship is not about monetary gains but about the development of the game and the players.
According to him, the fourth place team will go home with N250, 000 while the third place team will receive N350, l000 with a trophy and the second place team will receive N500, 000 and a trophy
“The overall winner will go home with a giant trophy and N750, 000”, said Adetunji.