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Eletu Edibo Tasks Youth To Shun Violence, as Ramadan Cup Kicks Off On Lagos Island

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SUNDAY AKINTOYE

As the Muslim faithful all over the world begin their 30 days fasting and prayers on Monday, a Lagos-based sports philanthropist on Lagos Island, Prince Kazeem Eletu Edibo, has charged the participating team to shun any act of violence that may tarnish the image of the 5thedition of Ramadan Cup which kicked off on Sunday at  Campos Sports Centre, Lagos Island.

Chairman of Eko Youth Sports Association, Prince Lateef Ojora, who spoke on behalf of the cup donor, Prince Eletu Edibo told journalists that the competition is being organized to promote grassroots football on Lagos Island. He reminded the youths to use the competition to promote peace and love among each other on Lagos Island and its environs.

“We thank God that we started this competition during the Ramadan period and I am happy that all the 16 teams have shown readiness to participate in this competition. We are using this medium to urge our participating teams to shun violence and any form of vice that can tarnish the image of the competition. Any player or team that disobey our rules will be sanctioned accordingly,” he said.

Ojora said that they have selected all the participating teams based on their football pedigree on Lagos Island and noted that the competition is on home and away format.

In the matches played so far, Kakawa Boys played 1-1 with Osapa FC, Legend FC walloped Osapa United 2-0, Osapa All Stars also thrashed Adams Elite 3-0, while Sieme FIFA 19 played barren draw with Dragon All Stars .

 Action continues on Thursday as Luther FC face Campbell FC, Richo Boys  tackle Lanre FC, Clinque Sports confront Orita Fashola FC, while Star boy tackle Asore FC.

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